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Roma Texas Map

Explore Roma, 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 Roma, Texas

How to Use This Roma, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Roma, 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 Roma.

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	Roma
State	Texas (TX)
County	Starr County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	26.414741
Longitude	-99.003922
Population	11,561
Density	761.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	78584
Area Code	830
County Seat	Rio Grande City
School District	Roma Independent School District

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About Roma, Texas

Roma is a locality in Starr County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 11,561. The population density is 761.1 people per km². Roma is located at 26.4147°N, 99.0039°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Roma is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 78584.

Roma rises from the earth as a sun-bleached sentinel overlooking the shifting currents of the Rio Grande. It lies 12.2 miles west of Rio Grande City, TX (from Rio Grande City, TX: bearing 278°T), and is situated 3.3 miles west of Escobares. The land here is defined by the deep, deliberate channels of the Arroyo Roma, which cut through the arid soil toward the riverbank. To the north, the rise of Gongora Hill provides a singular vertical punctuation against the flat, sun-drenched horizon of the brush country. The heat in Roma often shimmers in the afternoon, softening the edges of the mesquite and cactus that cling to the dusty plains. During the quiet hours of dusk, the light turns a bruised, metallic gold that lingers across the vast, open expanse of the surrounding terrain.

Roma remains a place where the echoes of trade and early river navigation still inform the character of the local architecture. The economy has transitioned from its early days as a vital river port to a modern focus on regional services and the steady commerce of the border. Workers here often commute to maintain the stability of local industries, keeping the rhythms of the day aligned with the demands of the agriculture and regional logistics sectors. The legacy of the original stone-hewn structures reflects a time when the movement of goods shaped the very foundation of the settlement. Prosperity in Roma is measured by the resilience of those who labor under the relentless sun to sustain the life of the valley. While the industry has changed, the reliance on the land and the river remains a constant pulse for the people living in this arid corridor.

Cultural identity in Roma is deeply rooted in the preservation of its historic district, where the Spanish-style plazas serve as a quiet center for community life. Bicentennial Plaza offers a modest but essential space for residents to gather, marking the intersection of public memory and the simple passage of time. The town carries a distinct, bilingual heritage that manifests in the local music, the scent of fresh tortillas, and the slow, deliberate pace of conversation on a shaded porch. Visitors who travel to witness the architecture often find themselves drawn to the stillness of the afternoon, when the wind carries the dry scent of the scrublands. While the town is modest in its modern footprint, it remains a site of genuine historical weight, standing as a witness to the centuries of transformation along the river. Life in Roma adheres to a cycle governed by the seasons and the enduring spirit of a border-country existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bicentennial Plaza (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 221° SW
First Chapel in Roma (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 238° SW
Nuevo Santander Land Grants (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 147° SE
Memorial Hospital (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 235° SW
Roma Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 183° S
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.6 mi, 281° W · 277k acres
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 123° SE
Las Estrellas Preserve (Park) — 8.3 mi, 061° NE
Roma Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 005° N
Falcon State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 325° NW
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 34.2 mi, 334° NW
Javelina Ranch (Park) — 35.1 mi, 098° E
Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park (State Park) — 40.9 mi, 112° E
Hawk observation deck (Attraction) — 42.1 mi, 114° SE
Shary Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 44.1 mi, 107° E
Border Theater (Theatre) — 44.2 mi, 108° E
Sharyland Rattlers Stadium (Stadium) — 46.9 mi, 107° E
R&N Thrift (Attraction) — 48.8 mi, 107° E
Topgolf (Attraction) — 52.0 mi, 107° E
Hidalgo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 52.7 mi, 098° E
Plaza Sports Center (Stadium) — 53.4 mi, 103° E
La Paz Museum (Museum) — 56.0 mi, 339° N
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 57.0 mi, 114° SE · 4,218 acres
Palomino(Laredo College Mascot[horse]) (Public Artwork) — 76.4 mi, 337° NW

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