New Baden Texas Map

About New Baden, Texas

New Baden is a locality in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². New Baden is located at 31.0510°N, 96.4291°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77870.

New Baden rests in a landscape of wide-open Texas sky, where the land unfolds in a gentle, almost imperceptible swell of prairie grasses and scattered live oaks. It lies 26.3 miles north of Bryan, TX (from Bryan, TX: bearing 352°T), and is situated 15.4 miles northeast of Hearne. The air here carries a dry, sun-baked scent, a testament to the inland geography, far from any salty breeze. To the west, the subtle rise of Red Hill breaks the horizon, a distant, earthy sentinel. Schultz Lake, a modest shimmer of blue, lies a mile to the north, its placid surface reflecting the immense, ever-changing canvas of the heavens. The terrain around New Baden is characterized by its unassuming beauty, a subtle elegance that speaks of resilience and quiet endurance. The history of New Baden is etched into the very soil, a story of hardy settlers who found their footing in this fertile stretch. The local economy, once perhaps more heavily reliant on the land's bounty, now hums with a quiet industriousness, a blend of agriculture and small-town commerce. As a protected area, the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, though its name suggests a different environment, encompasses this inland locality, a curious designation that perhaps speaks to a broader vision of conservation beyond the coast. The rhythm of life in New Baden is unhurried, marked by the steady march of seasons and the enduring spirit of its people, who have built their lives and their community upon this steady, sun-drenched earth.

About This New Baden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Baden, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.051019, -96.429133. 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 New Baden and Robertson County.

Detailed location data for New Baden includes the ZIP code (77856), telephone area code (409), county seat of Robertson County (Franklin), and school district assignment. 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 New Baden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.