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 rests on the banks of the San Saba River, its waters a slow, deliberate current carving through the arid landscape. It lies 53.9 miles southeast of San Angelo, TX (from San Angelo, TX: bearing 134°T), and is situated 30.7 miles west-southwest of Brady. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a canvas of sun-baked soil and sparse, hardy vegetation that clings to the contours of the Arroyo de Juan Lorenzo. The sky overhead is a vast, unbroken expanse, often a startling, luminous blue that bleaches the light in the midday heat. Toward the distant horizon, the land rises and falls in a gentle undulation, hinting at the broader sweep of the Edwards Plateau, a constant, silent presence on the edge of perception. The air itself, when the wind stirs, carries the dry, clean scent of dust and scrub, a fragrance that speaks of resilience and a deep, enduring connection to this place. The history of Menard is as intertwined with the San Saba River as the cottonwood roots that grip its banks. For generations, this river has been the lifeblood, nurturing the agricultural endeavors that form the backbone of the local economy, primarily cattle ranching and the cultivation of cotton and pecans. Established as a frontier outpost, Menard retains a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring purpose that belies its modest size. It is a place where the vastness of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected designation for such an inland locale, seems to imbue the very air with a sense of protected wildness, a reminder of the natural world’s enduring power. Life here moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a rhythm that has sustained its people through boom and quietude, fostering a character that is both independent and deeply rooted.

About This Menard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Menard, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.917674, -99.786459. 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.