Miles Iowa Map

About Miles, Iowa

Miles is a locality in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 398. The population density is 119.8 people per km². Miles is located at 42.0484°N, 90.3157°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52064.

Miles unfolds across a landscape carved by ancient glaciers, its rolling terrain a testament to the slow, inexorable forces that shaped Iowa's heartland. It lies 36.0 miles south-south-east of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 150°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-south-west of Savanna. Here, the earth rises and falls in gentle swells, cloaked in the verdant hues of corn and soybean fields that stretch towards horizons punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of oak and elm. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the broad, open skies above, a vast expanse where clouds drift like ships on an unseen ocean. The very character of Miles is etched into this land, a quiet resilience mirroring the enduring strength of the soil beneath. The history of Miles is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of Jackson County, a legacy built on the fertile earth that has sustained generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that would come to define itself by its hardworking spirit and deep roots. The local economy, while primarily agricultural, has seen the ebb and flow of different eras, with the land always remaining the central pillar. Even now, the scent of ripening crops and the distant hum of machinery on a summer evening are the defining sounds of life in Miles, a constant reminder of the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate.

About This Miles Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Miles, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.048357, -90.315686. 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 Miles and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Miles includes the ZIP code (52064), telephone area code (712), county seat of Jackson County (Maquoketa), and school district assignment (Easton Valley Community 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 Miles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.