Rockcroft Ontario Map

About Rockcroft, Ontario

Rockcroft is a locality in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Rockcroft is located at 44.6429°N, 78.3742°W.

Rockcroft rests where the land begins to soften, a gentle descent towards the shimmering expanse of Rice Lake. It lies 38.1 km north of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 355°T), and is situated 25.9 km west-south-west of Apsley. Here, the earth, a rich, dark loam, cradles fields of ripening grain and orchards heavy with the promise of autumn fruit, their branches bowing in the persistent breeze that sweeps in from the water. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, mingling with the distant, earthy aroma of tilled soil. Scattered farmsteads dot the landscape, their weathered barns standing sentinel against the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky, where clouds drift like slow ships on an ocean of blue. The history of Rockcroft is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land, a lineage stretching back to early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the abundant waters of the Trent-Severn Waterway. For generations, the local economy has been deeply rooted in agriculture, with a particular pride in its dairy farms and the small, independent producers who bring their wares to the weekly farmers' market, a vibrant gathering place where the hum of conversation mixes with the cheerful calls of vendors. The nearby waterways, once vital arteries for logging and transport, now offer a more leisurely pursuit, their tranquil surfaces inviting canoes and fishing boats, reflecting the enduring, unhurried rhythm of life in Rockcroft.

About This Rockcroft Map Page

Explore Rockcroft, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.64295, -78.37421. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Rockcroft includes the postal code (K9L), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Rockcroft is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.