Roscoe Texas Map

About Roscoe, Texas

Roscoe is a locality in Nolan County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,425. The population density is 161.4 people per km². Roscoe is located at 32.4460°N, 100.5387°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79545.

Roscoe unfolds across a landscape that speaks of patient earth, where the flat expanses of West Texas begin to soften into a subtle, almost imperceptible swell. It lies 7.9 miles west-southwest of Sweetwater, TX (from Sweetwater, TX: bearing 257°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east-northeast of Colorado City. The land here is a study in muted tones: sun-bleached grasses that whisper secrets to the wind, punctuated by the stark, angular silhouettes of mesquite and the occasional, defiant clump of hardy wildflowers. The sky is a vast, unblemished dome, often painted with the fiery hues of sunrise and sunset, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and shrink with the day's slow march. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with dust and the distant, earthy aroma of cattle, a constant reminder of the region's enduring connection to the soil. The story of Roscoe is one of resilience and simple sustenance, deeply rooted in the cattle ranching and agricultural traditions that have defined this part of Texas for generations. Its economy, while diversified by the presence of a few local businesses, still hums with the steady, dependable pulse of the land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of open country, carved out lives here, their efforts etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of the community. The quiet streets, lined with modest homes and sturdy storefronts, reflect a pace of life dictated by the seasons and the needs of the earth, a world away from the hurried clamor of larger cities. Travelers often remark on the clarity of the light in Roscoe, how it seems to possess a peculiar, almost crystalline quality, especially in the late afternoon, revealing the subtle textures of the weathered wood and the stoic faces of the buildings.

About This Roscoe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roscoe, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.445952, -100.538718. 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 Roscoe and Nolan County.

Detailed location data for Roscoe includes the ZIP code (79545), telephone area code (806), county seat of Nolan County (Sweetwater), and school district assignment (Roscoe Collegiate 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 Roscoe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.