Rosharon Texas Map

About Rosharon, Texas

Rosharon is a locality in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,737. The population density is 192.0 people per km². Rosharon is located at 29.3522°N, 95.4602°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77583.

Rosharon lies in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate breath of the coastal plain, where the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and distant salt. It lies 13.9 miles west-south-west of Alvin, TX (from Alvin, TX: bearing 249°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-west of Manvel. Rolling terrain, barely perceptible to the eye, gives way to broad, flat expanses where the sun reigns supreme for much of the year, its relentless gaze bleaching the muted greens of the native grasses to a pale gold. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, offer islands of shade, their branches draped with Spanish moss like spectral beards, while the sky above is an endless canvas of shifting blues, often broken by the dramatic, bruised purples of approaching thunderstorms. The Brazos River, a slow, brown artery, winds its way through this domain, its presence felt in the occasional marshy fringe and the whisper of unseen currents. The history of Rosharon is inextricably tied to the fertile lands and the lifeblood of the Brazos River. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich alluvial soil, the area has long been a breadbasket, its economy once dominated by cotton and cattle ranching, echoes of which can still be found in the weathered barns and quiet fields. Today, the proximity to the Gulf Coast and the burgeoning energy sector has brought a new dynamism, though the pace of life retains a certain unhurried grace, a reflection of the enduring connection to the land. The distinctive character of Rosharon is one of quiet resilience, a place where the echoes of agricultural past intermingle with the hum of modern industry, all under the vast, luminous Texas sky.

About This Rosharon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosharon, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.352184, -95.460219. 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 Rosharon and Brazoria County.

Detailed location data for Rosharon includes the ZIP code (77583), telephone area code (281), county seat of Brazoria County (Angleton), and school district assignment (Angleton 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 Rosharon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.