Menard Texas Map

About Menard, Texas

Menard is a locality in Menard County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,008. The population density is 201.7 people per km². Menard is located at 30.9177°N, 99.7865°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76859.

Menard unfolds under a vast Texas sky, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with a deep, ancient breath. It lies 53.9 miles south-east of San Angelo, TX (from San Angelo, TX: bearing 134°T), and is situated 29.6 miles north of Junction. The terrain here is a subtle study in muted greens and ochres, a landscape shaped by wind and water into rolling hills that cradle the town in their gentle embrace. Mesquite trees, their thorny branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the open spaces, their leaves catching the sunlight in a shimmering, almost ethereal haze. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at distant ranches and the slow, steady pulse of the earth. Evenings here are painted with a palette of soft lavenders and deep indigos, the fading light softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet dignity to the scene. The history of Menard is deeply entwined with the flow of the San Saba River, a vital artery that has sustained life and industry in this region for generations. The river, a cool ribbon of silver against the sun-baked earth, remains a focal point, offering a refreshing counterpoint to the surrounding dry landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and water, established a life here that has always been tied to the land's bounty. Ranching and agriculture have long been the bedrock of Menard's economy, with cattle grazing on the expansive pastures and crops thriving in the surprisingly rich soil. The town carries the quiet resilience of a place that has weathered storms and droughts, its character forged in the enduring spirit of those who have called it home.

About This Menard Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Menard, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Menard and Menard County.

Detailed location data for Menard includes the ZIP code (76859), telephone area code (325), county seat of Menard County (Menard), and school district assignment (Menard 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 Menard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.