Riesel Texas Map

About Riesel, Texas

Riesel is a locality in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,453. The population density is 124.0 people per km². Riesel is located at 31.4749°N, 96.9233°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76682.

Riesel rests in the Brazos River Valley, a region where the land softens and breathes, a gentle slope leading toward the slow, wide sweep of the river itself. It lies 11.3 miles east of Robinson, TX (from Robinson, TX: bearing 87°T), and is situated 14.1 miles east-southeast of Waco. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, speaks of centuries of fertile deposit, a stark contrast to the sparser, more rugged landscapes further west. Scattered oak trees, their limbs broad and patient, offer dappled shade across fields of cotton and grain, their white bolls like scattered seafoam against the deep green stalks when the season is right. The air itself seems to carry a certain weight, a humid warmth that clings to the skin, especially as the sun dips low, painting the sky in hues of bruised peach and fading lavender. The founding of Riesel is tied to the arrival of German immigrants in the late 19th century, drawn by the promise of fertile land and a chance to cultivate a life. Their legacy is still felt in the sturdy architecture of some of the older buildings, simple yet enduring, and in the careful cultivation of the surrounding farms, a testament to generations of hard work and deep connection to the soil. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture, continues to rely on the bounty of the Brazos bottomlands, with cotton, corn, and sorghum forming the backbone of its prosperity. While the pace of life in Riesel is measured, a quiet hum of purpose underlies the daily routines, a collective understanding of the land and its enduring gifts.

About This Riesel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riesel, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.474892, -96.923326. 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 Riesel and McLennan County.

Detailed location data for Riesel includes the ZIP code (76682), telephone area code (325), county seat of McLennan County (Waco), and school district assignment (Riesel 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 Riesel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.