Big Chimney West Virginia Map
Big Chimney, 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 Big Chimney, Kanawha County.
Interactive Map of Big Chimney, West Virginia
| City | Big Chimney |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Kanawha |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.405653 |
| Longitude | -81.535678 |
| Population | 610 |
| Density | 95.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Big Chimney, West Virginia
Big Chimney is a locality in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 610. The population density is 95.8 people per km². Big Chimney is located at 38.4057°N, 81.5357°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25302.
Big Chimney sits at the confluence of rolling hills and the slow, persistent flow of the Kanawha River. It lies 6.5 miles north-east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 54°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east-north-east of South Charleston. The landscape here is a study in greens and grays, the dense forests that cling to the slopes giving way to weathered clapboard houses and the occasional cinder block structure. A quiet dignity pervades the air, a sense that life here moves to a rhythm dictated by the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock. The shadows lengthen early in the hollows, painting the small farms and meandering roads in hues of deep indigo as dusk settles, and the scent of woodsmoke, even in warmer months, seems to linger, a phantom of past winters. The history of Big Chimney is inextricably linked to the industry that once pulsed through this region, a legacy etched into the very contours of the land. Coal mining and chemical production were the lifeblood for generations, shaping the community and its people. Though the boom times may have faded, the echoes of that past remain, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy now leans more towards service industries and small businesses, catering to the needs of residents who have a deep connection to this place and its enduring spirit. The Kanawha River, a constant presence, continues to be a vital artery, carrying barges and offering a quiet beauty that has sustained Big Chimney through changing times.
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About This Big Chimney Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Big Chimney, 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 Big Chimney and Kanawha County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Big Chimney 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 Big Chimney 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. |
