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Rusk Texas Map

Explore Rusk, 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 Rusk, Texas

How to Use This Rusk, Texas Map

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

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

Latitude	31.796006
Longitude	-95.150221
Population	5,285
Density	282.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	75785
Area Code	903
County Seat	Rusk
School District	Rusk Independent School District

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About Rusk, Texas

Rusk is a locality in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,285. The population density is 282.2 people per km². Rusk is located at 31.7960°N, 95.1502°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Rusk is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 75785.

Rusk emerges from the landscape as a quiet intersection of timberland and history, defined by the persistent flow of One Eye Creek. It lies 13.6 miles south-southeast of Jacksonville, TX (from Jacksonville, TX: bearing 149°T), and is situated 32.0 miles west-northwest of Nacogdoches. The terrain surrounding Rusk is characterized by dense woodlands and soft, earthy elevation changes that catch the amber light of late afternoon. To the west, the horizon holds the distant, hazy silhouette of the Elkins Mountains, while the local topography remains grounded in deep, rich soil. Residents often find solace at Perkins Park, which occupies the center of the local geography, or spend afternoons near the quiet waters of City Lake. The proximity to Fairchild State Forest provides a sense of vast, quiet depth to the environment.

Rusk maintains a heritage rooted in the industrial expansion of the nineteenth century, when the abundance of iron ore and timber dictated the pace of development. The local economy evolved from early furnace operations into a diverse landscape of agriculture, manufacturing, and support services that sustain the region today. Commerce here is steady and deliberate, reflecting a tradition of self-reliance that has persisted through shifting economic tides. Small-scale industry remains a primary driver, utilizing the natural resources found throughout the surrounding woods and fields. While the world outside changes rapidly, Rusk preserves a focused, pragmatic approach to its own economic stability.

Cultural life in Rusk is marked by a deep appreciation for the past, often celebrated along the paths of the Jim Hogg State Historical Park Trail. The town serves as a quiet repository for regional lore, where the legacy of figures like Governor James Stephen Hogg remains a point of local pride. Visitors often gather for seasonal events that reflect the community’s commitment to preserving its specific identity rather than conforming to outside trends. Landmark structures and public spaces serve as the anchor for daily interaction, fostering a sense of continuity that spans generations. Rusk remains a place where the stillness of the landscape informs the temperament of its people, creating an atmosphere of enduring, modest character.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cherokee County C.S.A. (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 173° S
Site of the Union Hotel/Bracken House/Acme Hotel (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 299° NW
The Rusk Cherokeean (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 346° N
Norman Memorial Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 160° S
Perkins Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 092° E
Lions Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 077° E
Rusk / Palestine State Park (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 275° W
I.D. FairChild State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 228° SW
Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 037° NE
Nichols Green Phase II & III (Local Park) — 11.3 mi, 331° NW
Baseball and Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 12.5 mi, 321° NW
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.7 mi, 276° W · 16k acres
Davy Crockett National Forest (National Forest) — 15.3 mi, 183° S · 161k acres
Mission Tejas State Park (State Park) — 17.2 mi, 198° S
Big Slough Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.0 mi, 172° S · 3,521 acres
McDonald Museum (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 284° W
Norwood School (Historic Ruins) — 27.5 mi, 270° W
Howard House Museum (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 266° W
Lamar School (Historic Ruins) — 28.3 mi, 264° W
Fairy Garden Trail (Attraction) — 29.0 mi, 269° W
Angelina National Forest (National Forest) — 29.2 mi, 134° SE · 154k acres
Cole Art Center at The Old Opera House (Gallery) — 32.0 mi, 114° SE
Carmike Cinemas (Cinema) — 33.9 mi, 344° N
Times Square Grand Slam (Cinema) — 35.5 mi, 345° N
Cowan Center (Theatre) — 36.6 mi, 351° N
Tyler Museum of Art (Museum) — 38.0 mi, 348° N
Houston County Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 38.2 mi, 209° SW
Angelina College Roadrunner (Public Artwork) — 43.0 mi, 145° SE
Imminent Doom Haunted House (Theme Park) — 47.5 mi, 022° N
Upland Island Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 64.4 mi, 136° SE · 13k acres

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