Alum Creek West Virginia Map

About Alum Creek, West Virginia

Alum Creek is a locality in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,749. The population density is 55.7 people per km². Alum Creek is located at 38.2868°N, 81.8051°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25202.

Alum Creek lies cradled by the rolling hills of West Virginia, its landscape defined by the gentle curve of the waterway and the dense woodlands that press in from either side. It lies 10.3 miles west-south-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 245°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-west of South Charleston. The air here, especially in the quiet hours before dawn, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the faint, clean aroma of pine, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. The hills, softened by centuries of rain and wind, wear their green cloaks with a quiet dignity, their slopes occasionally broken by the starker geometry of cleared fields or the weathered roofs of scattered homesteads. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast sky, possesses a diffused quality, lending a soft, almost painterly luminescence to the scene, illuminating the moss-covered stones along the creek bed and the tangled undergrowth that clings to the banks. The history of Alum Creek is inextricably linked to the bounty and the challenges of its terrain. For generations, the land provided sustenance, first through subsistence farming and later, more prominently, through the extraction of its rich mineral resources. Coal mining, a defining chapter in the story of this region, left its mark not only on the economy but on the very character of the communities that sprang up along the creek, their fortunes rising and falling with the veins of black gold. While the era of peak industrial activity has passed, a persistent spirit of resilience endures, evident in the small businesses that still serve the local population and the quiet industry of those who continue to work the land. The creek itself, once a vital artery for transport and industry, now offers a more peaceful, contemplative presence, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring, unhurried rhythm of life in Alum Creek.

About This Alum Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alum Creek, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.286763, -81.805127. 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 Alum Creek and Kanawha County.

Detailed location data for Alum Creek includes the ZIP code (25003), telephone area code (304), county seat of Kanawha County (Charleston), and school district assignment (Lincoln 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 Alum Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.