Rosharon Texas Map

About Rosharon, Texas

Rosharon is a locality in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,737. The population density is 192.0 people per km². Rosharon is located at 29.3522°N, 95.4602°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77583.

Rosharon lies under a sky that stretches, vast and pale, across the humid plains. It lies 9.4 miles south-southwest of Iowa Colony, TX (from Iowa Colony, TX: bearing 197°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southwest of Manvel. The landscape here is a study in understated resilience, a patchwork of thirsty grasses and scattered stands of oak, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the relentless sun. The land breathes with a slow, steady heat, punctuated by the occasional shimmer of distant heat haze rising from the flatlands. To the west, the subtle rise of Rabbs Ridge offers a faint contour against the horizon, a gentle suggestion of elevation in an otherwise sprawling expanse. The air, thick with the scent of warm earth and a faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, hums with the low drone of insects, a constant, almost imperceptible soundtrack to the quiet unfolding of days. The history of Rosharon is as deeply rooted as the hardy mesquite trees that dot its periphery, a story tied to the fertile soil and the persistent spirit of those who settled here. While its exact founding dates may be lost to the dust of time, the legacy of agriculture and a quiet, self-sufficient way of life defines its economic backbone. Cattle ranching and the cultivation of certain crops, suited to the Texas climate, continue to sustain its residents, a testament to the enduring connection between people and the land. The designation as part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an extraordinary designation for an inland locality, hints at a deeper ecological significance, a protection that transcends the immediate horizon. Though far from any coast, the waters of Thurmond Lake, a scant mile away, offer a serene counterpoint to the dry earth, a place where the sky’s reflection dances and the quiet pulse of nature can be felt most keenly. The nearby Austin Bayou, a ribbon of life winding through the terrain, further underscores the vital importance of water in this sun-drenched corner of Texas.

About This Rosharon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosharon, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.352184, -95.460219. 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 Rosharon and Brazoria County.

Detailed location data for Rosharon includes the ZIP code (77583), telephone area code (281), county seat of Brazoria County (Angleton), and school district assignment (Angleton 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 Rosharon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.