Rusk Texas Map

About Rusk, Texas

Rusk is a locality in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,477. The population density is 284.7 people per km². Rusk is located at 31.7960°N, 95.1502°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75785.

Rusk rests in East Texas, a landscape painted with the deep greens of pine and the softer hues of deciduous trees, where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of damp earth and blooming dogwood in springtime. It lies 32.0 miles west-north-west of Nacogdoches, TX (from Nacogdoches, TX: bearing 295°T), and is situated 13.6 miles south-south-east of Jacksonville. The terrain here is not flat, but rolls with a gentle persistence, a topography shaped by ancient waterways and the slow, inexorable wear of seasons. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, warm patches, illuminating the undergrowth and casting long shadows that stretch and contract with the day. The very feel of the place is one of quiet endurance, a place where time moves at the pace of the slow-growing forests that surround it. The history of Rusk is deeply entwined with the rich timber resources that once defined this corner of Cherokee County, a legacy that still whispers through the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people. For a time, the lumber industry was the beating heart of Rusk, its rhythm dictating the ebb and flow of life and commerce. Today, while agriculture still plays a role, the town has found new purpose, attracting those who appreciate its unhurried pace and the deep-rooted sense of community. The old Texas State Railroad, a relic of that bygone era, still chugs its way through the scenic countryside, a nostalgic journey that connects the present to the industrious past of Rusk.

About This Rusk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rusk, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.796006, -95.150221. 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 Rusk and Cherokee County.

Detailed location data for Rusk includes the ZIP code (75785), telephone area code (903), county seat of Cherokee County (Rusk), and school district assignment (Rusk 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 Rusk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.