Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Miles

Miles

Miles, a small town located in the northern Darling Downs lies at the junction of the Warrego and Leichhardt Highways. The town was originally named Dogwood Crossing (after the local Dogwood Creek) but the name changed to Miles after the railway line opened in 1880. To the north lies Possum Park which is essentially a camping ground, however has the addition of a former underground bunker used by the RAAF in WW2. The town itself is quite nice considering its size, the surrounding dry environment with an abundance of services for motorists due to the major highway intersection.

Population: 1,400
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4415
Local Government: Murilla Shire Council
Location: 337km west of Brisbane
Main Roads: Warrego Highway , Leichhardt Highway
Main Watercourses: Dogwood Creek
Radio Stations (Music): Rebel FM (94.5), Triple J (104.1)

Photos from Miles (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

Murilla Street (Warrego Hwy), heading west in Miles (2004).

Looking north-west along Murilla Street, Miles (2004).

Looking west along Murilla Street, Miles (2004).

Looking east along Murilla Street (Warrego/Leichhardt Hwys), Miles (2004).

The Warrego/Leichhardt Highways, heading east into Miles, approaching the Dogwood Creek bridge (2004).

	Murilla Street (Warrego Hwy), heading west in Miles (2004).
	Looking north-west along Murilla Street, Miles (2004).
	Looking west along Murilla Street, Miles (2004).
	Looking east along Murilla Street (Warrego/Leichhardt Hwys), Miles (2004).
	The Warrego/Leichhardt Highways, heading east into Miles, approaching the Dogwood Creek bridge (2004).