Carpendale West Virginia Map

About Carpendale, West Virginia

Carpendale is a locality in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,035. The population density is 309.9 people per km². Carpendale is located at 39.6332°N, 78.7837°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26753.

Carpendale lies cradled by the rolling foothills that spill from the Allegheny Mountains, a landscape etched with the quiet dignity of weathered rock and persistent green. It lies 9.2 miles west of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 273°T), and is situated 1.8 miles south-west of Cumberland. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of deciduous forests, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of bruised lavender and fading ember. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, where fields of pasture give way to stands of oak and maple, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the often-overcast sky. A sense of stillness often pervades Carpendale, broken only by the distant murmur of traffic on a nearby highway or the call of a hawk circling overhead, its shadow a fleeting brushstroke against the undulating land. The history of Carpendale is inextricably bound to the mineral wealth that once pulsed beneath its surface, a legacy whispered in the names of its streets and the enduring character of its people. Though the mines that defined its early economy have long since fallen silent, the industrious spirit remains, now channeled into smaller enterprises and the quiet cultivation of the land. Life in Carpendale unfolds at a pace dictated by the changing seasons, where the rhythm of agricultural work still holds a gentle sway over the local calendar. While grand landmarks are few, the enduring beauty of the surrounding countryside, the quiet fortitude of its residents, and the persistent hum of a community shaped by its geological past lend Carpendale a distinct and resonant identity.

About This Carpendale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carpendale, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.633208, -78.783738. 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 Carpendale and Mineral County.

Detailed location data for Carpendale includes the ZIP code (26753), telephone area code (304), county seat of Mineral County (Keyser), and school district assignment (Mineral 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 Carpendale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.