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Rockdale Texas Map

Explore Rockdale, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Rockdale, Texas

How to Use This Rockdale, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rockdale, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Rockdale.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Rockdale
State	Texas (TX)
County	Milam County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.654234
Longitude	-97.008908
Population	5,323
Density	512.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	75482, 76567
Area Code	972, 469, 254
County Seat	Cameron
School District	Rockdale Independent School District

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About Rockdale, Texas

Rockdale is a locality in Milam County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,323. The population density is 512.0 people per km². Rockdale is located at 30.6542°N, 97.0089°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Rockdale is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75482, 76567.

Rockdale reveals itself through the quiet, sun-drenched plains that define its terrestrial character. It lies 25.0 miles east-northeast of Taylor, TX (from Taylor, TX: bearing 76°T), and is situated 13.7 miles south of Cameron. The Ham Branch carves a subtle, winding path through the landscape, offering a cool relief to the surrounding earth. Just six miles away, the silhouette of Taylor Mountain rises as a firm anchor against the vast, open horizon. Five miles from the center, Alcoa Lake catches the wide, expansive sky in its still, dark mirror. Residents find a familiar sanctuary within the boundaries of Samuel Park, where the grass stretches out under the persistent, golden heat of the afternoon.

Rockdale grew from the rugged necessities of early rail expansion and the steady pulse of mineral extraction that once defined its labor. The local economy evolved from the grit of lignite mining and industrial processing into a diverse mosaic of agricultural output and service-based enterprise. Generations of families have measured their lives by the heavy rhythm of the machines and the seasonal yield of the surrounding fields. This industrial lineage left an indelible mark on the work ethic of the people, who value persistence above all else. The land remains a testament to the sweat of those who labored in the mines and the farmers who coaxed life from the stubborn, clay-heavy soil.

Rockdale maintains a cultural temperament defined by a deliberate, patient grace that honors the quiet dignity of rural life. Architectural remnants of a busier era still stand as landmarks, grounding the modern day in the sturdy brick and wood of the past. Annual gatherings bring the community together, turning the simple act of shared celebration into a ritual that connects the newcomer to the long-standing resident. Among the notable figures associated with the broader region, the legendary singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt spent formative years in the area, absorbing the melancholic beauty of the plains into his haunting compositions. Life here flows with the steady, unhurried pace of the seasons, allowing the distinct quality of the light at dusk to soften the edges of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fair Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 165° S
Skate Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 139° SE
First Christian Church of Rockdale (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 072° E
The Kay Theater (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 064° NE
Site of Mundine Hotel (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 085° E
Tanglewood Prairie (Park) — 11.6 mi, 174° S
Milam County Historical Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 008° N
Airport Park Complex (Local Recreation) — 15.4 mi, 009° N
Granger Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 18.1 mi, 279° W
Pecan Grove Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 19.0 mi, 278° W
Granger Lake (Recreation Area) — 19.2 mi, 282° W
Coupland Museum (Museum) — 19.8 mi, 246° SW
Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 114° SE
Burleson County Historical Museum (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 114° SE
Sore Finger Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 21.6 mi, 282° W
The Dime Box (Public Artwork) — 23.3 mi, 152° SE
The Dan Moody Museum Home & Garden (Museum) — 24.5 mi, 257° W
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit (State Park) — 25.3 mi, 145° SE
Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 27.0 mi, 268° W
Lake Somerville Trailway State Park (State Park) — 27.9 mi, 145° SE
JB Rodeo Arena (Stadium) — 28.2 mi, 310° NW
Argosy Stage (Theatre) — 30.6 mi, 198° S
Sherwood Forest Faire (Theme Park) — 30.7 mi, 198° S
Villagers' Square (Theatre) — 30.7 mi, 198° S
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 32.2 mi, 140° SE
Five Wells Roping Rodeo Arena (Stadium) — 33.2 mi, 315° NW
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 56.7 mi, 262° W · 43k acres
Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 71.5 mi, 095° E · 163k acres
Little Lake Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 75.1 mi, 097° E · 3,956 acres
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 76.1 mi, 146° SE · 21k acres

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