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Bluefield West Virginia Map

Explore Bluefield, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bluefield, West Virginia

How to Use This Bluefield, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bluefield, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bluefield.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bluefield
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Mercer County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.262822
Longitude	-81.21134
Population	9,658
Density	412.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	24701
Area Code	304
County Seat	Princeton
School District	Mercer County School District

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About Bluefield, West Virginia

Bluefield is a locality in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,658. The population density is 412.9 people per km². Bluefield is located at 37.2628°N, 81.2113°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bluefield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 24701.

Bluefield maintains a persistent, quiet dignity as it occupies the rugged terrain of the southern highlands. It lies 35.2 miles south of Beckley, WV (from Beckley, WV: bearing 183°T), and is situated 9.4 miles southwest of Princeton. Grassy Branch traces a narrow path through the landscape nearby, its flow often muted by the heavy, damp air that clings to the surrounding ridges. Deep in the shadows of Hatcher Hollow, the earth feels dense and ancient, holding the chill long after the sun has retreated behind the crests. The distant Appalachian Mountains remain a jagged silhouette on the horizon, defining the limits of the wide, terrestrial world. Just a short distance away, the quiet expanse of Douglas Lake reflects the shifting, slate-colored skies of the region.

Coal extraction once acted as the primary engine for Bluefield, carving a distinct identity out of the mineral-rich earth. The economy has transitioned over time, moving away from the heavy industrial reliance that characterized the early expansion of the rail lines. Today, the local character is defined by the remnants of those older, harder ways and the slow process of finding new utility in the existing infrastructure. Jefferson National Forest stands as a reminder of the vast, untamed timber lands that once dictated the pace of regional commerce. Efforts to organize labor and industry have left a mark on the collective memory, influencing the way residents engage with the shifting demands of modern work.

Bluefield possesses a resilient cultural character, shaped by the intersection of mountain isolation and the necessity of communal survival. The local social life often gravitates toward the proximity of Unknown Park, where the stillness of the woods offers a respite from the exertion of daily life. Among the notable figures associated with the wider region, the musician Bill Withers emerged from these environments, carrying the cadence of the hills into his work. Commemorations and local gatherings frequently honor the legacy of hard labor and the distinct folklore that persists in the hollows. Life in Bluefield moves with a deliberate, measured cadence, favoring the steady work of maintaining a home over the frantic pace of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 217° SW
Bluefield City Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 257° W
Bluefield Love Sign (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 258° W
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 4.8 mi, 165° S · 733k acres
Pinnacle Rock State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 307° NW
Pinnacle Rock Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.0 mi, 313° NW
Kimberling Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.7 mi, 138° SE · 6,092 acres
Stone Arch (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 037° NE
Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.4 mi, 182° S · 8,471 acres
This Way (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 149° SE
Anawalt Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 291° W
Perdue Family Crest (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 000° N
Chestnut Ridge (State Conservation Area) — 10.8 mi, 085° E
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.4 mi, 197° S · 110k acres
Climbing Tree Theather (Cinema) — 18.1 mi, 241° SW
Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 18.6 mi, 207° SW · 3,225 acres
Historic Crab Orchard Museum (Museum) — 22.3 mi, 244° SW
Bluestone National Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 22.6 mi, 031° NE · 3,035 acres
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre (Theatre) — 23.5 mi, 158° S
Sawmill Discard (Historic Ruins) — 23.7 mi, 140° SE
Space Shuttle Memorial (Monument) — 26.2 mi, 289° W
Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley (Arts Centre) — 28.0 mi, 122° SE
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 31.8 mi, 175° S · 155k acres
Broadway Cinemas (Cinema) — 33.1 mi, 246° SW
The Lincoln Theater (Theatre) — 34.2 mi, 210° SW
Appalachian Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 35.4 mi, 245° SW
Ship Rock (Attraction) — 36.0 mi, 006° N
Youth Museum of Southwestern West Virginia (Museum) — 36.1 mi, 001° N
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (Museum) — 36.1 mi, 001° N
Wyoming County Historical Museum (Museum) — 37.7 mi, 322° NW

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