Ross Texas Map

About Ross, Texas

Ross is a locality in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 202. The population density is 48.1 people per km². Ross is located at 31.7185°N, 97.1192°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76691.

Ross unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain characteristic of Central Texas. It lies 11.8 miles north of Waco, TX (from Waco, TX: bearing 8°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north of Bellmead. Fields of wheat, golden and ripe under the vast, open sky, stretch towards horizons where the land softens into subtle dips and rises. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and distant mesquite, a fragrance that settles upon the senses like a warm, familiar blanket. Here and there, sturdy live oaks punctuate the open spaces, their gnarled branches reaching out as if to embrace the passing clouds, offering pockets of shade that are treasured during the long, bright afternoons. The history of Ross is deeply entwined with the agricultural legacy of McLennan County, a story told in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily grain and cattle, forming the backbone of the local economy. While the pace of life in Ross is decidedly unhurried, a quiet industriousness hums beneath the surface. The nearby Brazos River, though not immediately visible from the heart of Ross, has long been a vital artery, shaping the very contours of the region and influencing its development through the ebb and flow of its waters.

About This Ross Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ross, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Ross and McLennan County.

Detailed location data for Ross includes the ZIP code (77566), telephone area code (281, 325), county seat of McLennan County (Waco), and school district assignment (West 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 Ross is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.