Rockdale, TX

united states

Rockdale sits along US Highway 79 about 70 miles northeast of Austin in Milam County. This town of 5,500 connects easily to I-35 via Taylor and serves as a waypoint between Austin and East Texas. State Highway 77 runs north-south through town toward Bryan-College Station. The massive lignite power plant dominates the skyline, serving as an unmistakable landmark visible for miles across the surrounding farmland.