Ansted West Virginia Map

About Ansted, West Virginia

Ansted is a locality in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,140. The population density is 272.2 people per km². Ansted is located at 38.1362°N, 81.0995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25812.

Ansted sits where the Kanawha River's swift currents have patiently carved their way through ancient Appalachian folds, leaving behind a landscape of dramatic ravines and steep, forested slopes that seem to hold their breath under a sky often painted in shades of bruised plum and pale gold as dusk descends. It lies 32.5 miles east-south-east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 117°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north of Fayetteville. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the mineral tang of the surrounding hills, a constant reminder of the earth’s deep, slow work. Houses, often weathered and stoic, cling to the inclines or gather in clusters along the valley floor, their windows reflecting the muted greens and browns of the dense woodlands. The very contours of the land dictate the town's form, a place where roads follow the sinuous logic of water and elevation, and where the quietude of the mountains often feels more present than the hum of human activity. The story of Ansted is inextricably bound to the earth's dark bounty, its origins rooted in the coal seams that once pulsed beneath these hills, fueling a boom that brought a rough-and-tumble energy to the valley. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, their legacy lingers in the sturdy, brick-built architecture and the enduring spirit of a people accustomed to hard work and close-knit communities. Today, the economy finds new footing in a blend of tourism drawn to the rugged beauty of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and a quiet resilience that characterizes life here. The Hawk's Nest State Park, with its breathtaking overlook of the gorge, serves as a constant, awe-inspiring reminder of the immense natural forces that shaped this place, drawing visitors who come to marvel at the sheer scale of the landscape and to feel, for a moment, the deep pulse of the wild.

About This Ansted Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ansted, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.13622, -81.099548. 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 Ansted and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Ansted includes the ZIP code (25812), telephone area code (304), county seat of Fayette County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Fayette 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 Ansted is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.