Miles Texas Map

About Miles, Texas

Miles is a locality in Runnels County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,030. The population density is 265.5 people per km². Miles is located at 31.5974°N, 100.1823°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76861.

Miles rests in the heart of Runnels County, a landscape carved by the patient hand of wind and water. It lies 17.6 miles east-north-east of San Angelo, TX (from San Angelo, TX: bearing 58°T), and is situated 16.9 miles south-west of Ballinger. Here, the earth rolls in broad, sun-baked swells, punctuated by the stoic grace of mesquite trees and the occasional flash of white against the endless blue sky – the bleached bones of cattle or the distant gleam of a farmhouse roof. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to the arid embrace of West Texas, and as the sun begins its slow descent, it paints the western horizon in hues of apricot and bruised plum, a daily spectacle of quiet grandeur. The very ground seems to hold its breath, absorbing the day’s heat, ready to exhale it in a gentle warmth as the stars prick the deepening twilight. The story of Miles is woven into the fabric of cotton fields and the persistent spirit of the people who have coaxed life from this often-unyielding soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and opportunity, established Miles as a hub for the surrounding agricultural community, a place where harvests were brought, and needs were met. Though the rhythm of life has shifted, the echoes of its agricultural past remain, visible in the grain elevators that stand sentinel and the dusty roads that still lead to scattered homesteads. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the imprint of ranching and farming, a resilience forged in the face of drought and fluctuating markets. Miles, in its unassuming way, embodies a persistent spirit, a quiet dignity found in the enduring connection to the land.

About This Miles Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Miles, 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 Miles and Runnels County.

Detailed location data for Miles includes the ZIP code (76861), telephone area code (325), county seat of Runnels County (Ballinger), and school district assignment (Miles 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 Miles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.