Explore Rowlett, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rowlett, 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 Rowlett.
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 | Rowlett |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.915926 |
| Longitude | -96.548587 |
| Population | 62,535 |
| Density | 1163.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75088, 75089, 75030 |
| Area Code | 214, 469, 972 |
| County Seat | Dallas |
| School District | Garland Independent School District |
Rowlett occupies a generous expanse of North Texas prairie, defined by a landscape that breathes with the slow, steady rhythm of the inland plains. It lies 4.4 miles east of Garland, TX (from Garland, TX: bearing 99°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-northeast of Mesquite. The earth here holds a quiet intensity, particularly as the late afternoon sun casts long, amber shadows across the open fields that define the horizon. While the terrain remains largely level, the distant silhouette of Irish Ridge serves as a subtle reminder of the geological shifts occurring far beyond the immediate reach of the horizon. Nearby, the waters of Corder Lake offer a tranquil stillness to the landscape, mirroring the wide, expansive sky, while the seasonal flow of Long Branch provides a modest, essential pulse of movement through the local greenery. Residents of Rowlett often find their sanctuary at Veterans Memorial Park, a grounding space that anchors the community and offers a place to pause amidst the sprawling, sun-drenched fields.
Settlement in Rowlett began as a quiet ambition, rooted in the hard work of pioneers who recognized the potential of these fertile, sun-baked soils. The early days were marked by the slow construction of homesteads and the gradual arrival of the railroad, which transformed a collection of scattered farms into a more cohesive center of activity. As the years unfolded, Rowlett evolved from a rural outpost into a place where the legacy of those original settlers is still felt in the deliberate, steady way the community plans for its future. The land itself seems to remember these beginnings, retaining a sense of space and possibility that persists even as the modern world continues to shape the surroundings. Today, Rowlett stands as a testament to that original, persistent vision, having grown through decades of transition without losing the essential, grounded character of its founding era.
Commerce in Rowlett thrives through a diverse array of local industries and a robust infrastructure designed to support both families and growing businesses. The economy is bolstered by a network of commercial hubs and professional services that connect the residents to the broader regional market, ensuring a steady pace of productivity. Education remains a cornerstone of daily life, with schools serving as vital centers for the next generation, while the proximity to larger metropolitan resources allows for a unique balance of local convenience and regional access. Infrastructure projects, including improved roadways and public utility expansions, reflect a commitment to maintaining a high quality of life for all who live here. Rowlett functions as a hub of activity where the practical demands of modern industry are met with a forward-looking approach, ensuring that the local economy remains as resilient as the landscape itself.
Culture in Rowlett expresses itself through a vibrant calendar of annual festivals and a deep appreciation for the shared experiences that bring neighbors together under the vast Texas sky. While the community enjoys the excitement of regional professional sports—often gathering to follow the high-stakes games played in the nearby metropolitan arenas—there is an equally strong commitment to local traditions and public celebrations. Walking along the Dallas Nature Trail provides a quiet connection to the natural environment, offering a respite from the professional pace of the work week. Though Rowlett is defined by its collective identity rather than the fame of individual residents, the spirit of the place is clearly mirrored in the landmarks and public spaces that celebrate local history and veteran service. It is a place that favors the meaningful over the ostentatious, where the simple pleasure of an evening breeze or a well-attended community event captures the true essence of life in this part of the world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rowlett, Texas. Coordinates: 32.915926, -96.548587. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Rowlett includes the ZIP code (75088, 75089, 75030), telephone area code (214, 469, 972), county seat of Dallas County (Dallas), and school district assignment (Garland Independent School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |