Burlington Texas Map

About Burlington, Texas

Burlington is a locality in Milam County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 58. The population density is 5.2 people per km². Burlington is located at 31.0152°N, 96.9967°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76519.

Burlington rests in a landscape shaped by the patient hand of nature, where the earth breathes a slow, steady rhythm. It lies 21.3 miles east-southeast of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 106°T), and is situated 11.2 miles north of Cameron. The land here unfolds in gentle, sweeping plains, punctuated by the occasional swell of low-lying hills, their summits softened by distance and the hazy Texas sun. Walkers Creek, a silver thread in the vast expanse, whispers its way through the terrain, its banks often fringed with hardy native grasses and the stoic silhouettes of mesquite trees. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, mingling with the faint sweetness of sun-baked soil, a constant reminder of the arid beauty of this inland country. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a molten quality, bathing everything in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to deepen the colors of the earth and sky. Though small, Burlington holds echoes of a past etched into its very being. Its local economy has long been tethered to the land, a legacy of agriculture and ranching that continues to define its character. The soil, though sometimes unforgiving, has yielded sustenance, and the open ranges have historically supported herds that are as much a part of the Texan identity as the wind itself. The unique designation of Burlington as being within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected and vast protected area, lends a curious, almost paradoxical layer to its inland existence, suggesting a profound connection to something far beyond its immediate horizons, a guardianship over a heritage that transcends the terrestrial. This careful stewardship, both of the land and of a broader natural legacy, imbues Burlington with a quiet, distinctive spirit.

About This Burlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burlington, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.015184, -96.996655. 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 Burlington and Milam County.

Detailed location data for Burlington includes the ZIP code (76519), telephone area code (254), county seat of Milam County (Cameron), and school district assignment (Rosebud-Lott 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 Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.