Milton, West Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Milton, Cabell County.
| City | Milton |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Cabell |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.434532 |
| Longitude | -82.132364 |
| Population | 2,817 |
| Density | 503.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Milton, West Virginia 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 Milton and Cabell County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Milton is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Milton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |