Rockne Texas Map

About Rockne, Texas

Rockne is a locality in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Rockne is located at 29.9958°N, 97.4311°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78664.

Rockne rests in a landscape sculpted by the gentle push and pull of Texas's inland topography. It lies 10.5 miles southwest of Bastrop, TX (from Bastrop, TX: bearing 221°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-southeast of Wyldwood. The earth here is a study in muted ochres and dry grasses, punctuated by the stoic resilience of scattered live oaks and mesquite. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth that seems to cling to the skin, a palpable presence of the sun-baked terrain. The land breathes a quiet expanse, a subtle undulation that hints at the distant Pea Ridge, thirteen miles to the north, and the lower contours of the land that cradle the Lentz Branch, a mere mile away. Two miles to the south, the land dips into the quietude of Lower Cedar Hollow, offering a slight reprieve from the open prairie. Duke Lake Number 2, a five-mile journey, reflects the vast, unburdened sky, a placid eye in the otherwise thirsty country. The history of Rockne is interwoven with the agricultural endeavors that have long defined its existence, a testament to the tenacity of those who sought to coax sustenance from this earth. The local economy, while perhaps not a roar, is a steady hum, built on the practical foundations of farming and ranching that have been the lifeblood of this region for generations. In its quiet way, Rockne is part of the larger, protected expanse of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader understanding of conservation, even in this landlocked corner. The distinctive cultural character of Rockne is not one of boisterous pronouncements, but rather a deep-seated practicality and a quiet pride, a reflection of the enduring spirit of its people and the land they call home.

About This Rockne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockne, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.995776, -97.431106. 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 Rockne and Bastrop County.

Detailed location data for Rockne includes the ZIP code (78602), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Bastrop County (Bastrop), 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 Rockne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.