Milton West Virginia Map

About Milton, West Virginia

Milton is a locality in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,817. The population density is 503.0 people per km². Milton is located at 38.4345°N, 82.1324°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25541.

Milton rests in the embrace of rolling West Virginia hills, a landscape etched by the steady flow of the Ohio River and its tributaries. It lies 17.0 miles east of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 86°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of Hurricane. The terrain here is a symphony of green, where dense woodlands give way to cultivated fields, and the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, possesses a soft, diffused quality, lending a gentle glow to the weathered barns and modest homes that dot the countryside. The gentle curve of the land suggests a patient sculpting by water and time, a quiet resilience that defines the very character of Milton. This corner of Cabell County holds a history woven from the threads of coal, timber, and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a vital hub for the timber industry, the echoes of saws and the rumble of loaded wagons have faded, replaced by the quieter hum of a more diversified local economy. While agriculture still plays its part, the nearby presence of Huntington has brought a broader economic pulse, allowing Milton to retain its small-town charm while offering its residents access to wider opportunities. The community cherishes its heritage, a palpable sense of continuity evident in the familiar faces at the local diner and the shared pride in the enduring strength of the hills that surround Milton.

About This Milton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milton, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.434532, -82.132364. 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 Milton and Cabell County.

Detailed location data for Milton includes the ZIP code (25541), telephone area code (304), county seat of Cabell County (Huntington), and school district assignment (Cabell County 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 Milton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.