Rising Star Texas Map

About Rising Star, Texas

Rising Star is a locality in Eastland County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 668. The population density is 164.1 people per km². Rising Star is located at 32.0960°N, 98.9637°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76471.

Rising Star rests beneath a vast Texas sky, a quiet expanse where the land rolls in gentle swells toward a horizon that seems to stretch into forever. It lies 51.1 miles east-south-east of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 118°T), and is situated 18.2 miles north of Lake Brownwood. The soil, a rich, ochre hue, speaks of enduring seasons, supporting scattered mesquite trees and hardy grasses that shimmer with a pale, silvery sheen under the relentless sun. The air here, especially as the day surrenders to evening, carries a dry, earthy perfume, a subtle blend of dust and sun-baked vegetation that settles over the landscape like a warm, comforting blanket. The occasional weathered barn, its corrugated metal roof a familiar silhouette against the pale blue, hints at the quiet stewardship that defines this place, a testament to generations who have worked this land. The story of Rising Star is etched in the persistent spirit of its people and the very contours of the terrain. Once a vital stop along the railway, its economy has historically been tied to the bounty of the earth, from ranching that has shaped the rolling pastures to the agricultural ventures that have weathered droughts and floods alike. The echoes of its past as a railroad hub are still faintly discernible, a whisper of a more bustling era that has softened into the unhurried rhythm of present-day life. Today, the community thrives on a blend of agricultural endeavors and the quiet resilience of small-town Texas, a place where neighborly bonds are as strong as the ancient oaks that stand sentinel on the property lines, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms.

About This Rising Star Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rising Star, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.095974, -98.963671. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rising Star and Eastland County.

Detailed location data for Rising Star includes the ZIP code (76471), telephone area code (254), county seat of Eastland County (Eastland), and school district assignment (Rising Star Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rising Star is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.