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Midland Texas Map

Explore Midland, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Midland, Texas

How to Use This Midland, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Midland, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Midland.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Midland
State	Texas (TX)
County	Midland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.024642
Longitude	-102.113467
Population	132,524
Density	678.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	79701, 79702, 79703, 79704, 79705
Area Code	806
County Seat	Midland
School District	Midland Independent School District

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About Midland, Texas

Midland is a locality in Midland County, Texas, United States. With a population of 132,524, Midland is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 678.2 people per km². Midland is located at 32.0246°N, 102.1135°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Midland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 79701, 79702, 79703.

Midland occupies a vast, sun-bleached expanse of the Permian Basin where the horizon stretches into an infinite, flat geometry of earth and sky. It lies 20.0 miles east-northeast of Odessa, TX (from Odessa, TX: bearing 58°T), and is situated 10.9 miles west of Greenwood. The landscape here is defined by an arid, resilient beauty, characterized by the subtle depression of Monahans Draw eleven miles away and the modest, solitary rise of Range Hill eighteen miles to the distance. Vegetation clings to the alkaline soil in hardy clumps, while the air possesses a dry, electric clarity that turns the evening light into a bruised purple, lingering long after the sun has dipped below the plains. Nine miles away, the quiet waters of Consavvy Lake mirror the expansive heavens, providing a rare stillness in a region otherwise defined by the relentless, pulsing energy of the high desert.

Midland emerged from the dust of the late nineteenth century as a midway point for cattlemen seeking a reliable stop between Fort Worth and El Paso. The arrival of the railroad acted as the primary catalyst, transforming a remote watering hole into a burgeoning hub for ranchers who recognized the potential of the immense, open range. This early era of livestock and settlement laid a foundational grit that persists in the character of the people, a stubborn persistence that favored pragmatism over ornament. As the decades passed, the discovery of subterranean wealth fundamentally altered the trajectory of Midland, shifting its identity from a modest agricultural outpost to a sophisticated center of global energy production.

Prosperity in Midland is inextricably linked to the deep, complex geology of the surrounding plains, serving as the command center for a massive, high-stakes petroleum industry. Infrastructure here is built to serve this demanding, industrial ambition, with specialized technical firms and corporate headquarters defining the skyline. Education plays a vital role in sustaining this professional ecosystem, as local institutions like Midland College provide the necessary training and workforce development to keep the regional economy in motion. The pace of life is dictated by the rhythms of the energy sector, manifesting in a town that operates with a focused, industrious intensity, supported by a network of specialized services and robust transit corridors that cross the prairie.

Culture in Midland thrives upon a blend of high-stakes corporate ambition and a deep-seated appreciation for the arts and traditions of the plains. The Petroleum Museum offers a detailed look at the industry that built the region, while the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center brings refined music and theater to the heart of the desert. Centennial Plaza provides a central, landscaped gathering space where the community gathers for festivals and seasonal events, offering a reprieve from the intense heat of the day. The town claims a notable connection to history through the childhood home of George W. Bush, which stands as a quiet, preserved landmark of a different era. Sports remain a central pillar of local life, with high school football serving as a profound, near-religious social anchor that unites residents under the expansive, cloud-streaked sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 3.1 mi, 141° SE
The Museum of the Southwest (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 141° SE
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 141° SE
Christ Church Anglican (Cathedral / Church) — 3.1 mi, 141° SE
Midland Community Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 3.1 mi, 141° SE
Centennial Park (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 138° SE
Comanche Trail Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 178° S
Chaparrral Park (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 108° E
Midland County Horseshoe Arena & Pavilion (Stadium) — 4.4 mi, 139° SE
Midland Rockhounds Baseball Stadium (Stadium) — 4.4 mi, 139° SE
Goddard Rocket (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 314° NW
MC Tennis Facility (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 050° NE
Windlands Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 086° E
Fasken Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 156° SE
LHS Tennis Facility (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 230° SW
Elephant (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 077° E
Giraffes (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 077° E
St. Andrew's Stag (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 262° W
Big Sky Drive-In Theatre (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 207° SW
Pliska Aircraft Museum (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 192° S
Permian Playhouse (Theatre) — 18.9 mi, 239° SW
Ector Theatre (Theatre) — 19.2 mi, 231° SW
Big Spring State Park (State Park) — 38.3 mi, 069° E
Mendoza Trail Museum (Museum) — 48.2 mi, 187° S
Monahans Sandhills State Park (State Park) — 48.3 mi, 240° SW
Rankin Museum (Museum) — 48.5 mi, 169° S
Old Reagan County Courthouse (Historic Ruins) — 53.5 mi, 143° SE
Southeast corner of New Mexico (Attraction) — 55.8 mi, 269° W

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