Round Top Texas Map

About Round Top, Texas

Round Top is a locality in Fayette County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 105. The population density is 45.7 people per km². Round Top is located at 30.0652°N, 96.6961°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78954.

Round Top rises from the flatlands of Central Texas, a gentle swell in the landscape that belies its name, presenting itself as a collection of weathered buildings clustered around a central square. It lies 19.2 miles west-southwest of Brenham, TX (from Brenham, TX: bearing 249°T), and is situated 16.5 miles east-southeast of Giddings. The land here is a study in subtle textures, a patchwork of green fields and darker woodlands under a sky that stretches wide and often brilliant. Cummins Creek, a modest waterway, whispers its way through the vicinity, a ribbon of life in this inland terrain, and the Soil Conservation Service Site 11 Reservoir lies a short distance away, a glint of blue mirroring the vast sky. The air itself often carries the scent of dry earth and blooming wildflowers, a testament to the region's persistent, sun-drenched character, and the light at dusk can paint the broad plains in hues of amber and rose. This corner of Texas carries the echoes of its past, a history woven into the very fabric of Round Top. Once a quiet agricultural settlement, its fortunes shifted dramatically with the advent of antique markets and the steady stream of travelers drawn to its unique charm. The local economy, once tethered to the soil, now thrives on the vibrant commerce of art, antiques, and artisan crafts, drawing patrons from across the state and beyond. It's a place where the past is not merely remembered but actively curated and celebrated, creating a distinctive cultural hum that sets Round Top apart, a place that feels both grounded in its rural roots and alive with a burgeoning creative spirit, all while existing within the vast, protected expanse of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a curious designation for this landlocked locale.

About This Round Top Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Round Top, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.06522, -96.696087. 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 Round Top and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Round Top includes the ZIP code (78954), telephone area code (830), county seat of Fayette County (La Grange), and school district assignment (Round Top-Carmine 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 Round Top is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.