Chattaroy West Virginia Map

About Chattaroy, West Virginia

Chattaroy is a locality in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 467. The population density is 109.2 people per km². Chattaroy is located at 37.7034°N, 82.2810°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25667.

Chattaroy rests in a hollow cradled by the Appalachian foothills, where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer rain. It lies 50.3 miles south of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 170°T), and is situated 2.0 miles north of Williamson. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of hardwoods and evergreens, press in on either side, their slopes etched with the subtle scars of old logging roads and the deeper ravines that channel mountain streams. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional splash of vibrant wildflower in the spring and the fiery hues of autumn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and the gnarled roots of ancient trees. The sky overhead is often a vast, indifferent canvas, its moods shifting from bright, clear blues to brooding, cloud-laden grays that promise the coming of a sudden squall. This corner of Mingo County, like so many others, has a deep and enduring connection to the earth’s buried riches. The echoes of coal mining, though less boisterous now, still resonate in the quiet hum of life in Chattaroy. Generations of families have called this place home, their livelihoods inextricably linked to the veins of coal that once fueled distant cities. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the imprint of this industrial past, with many residents finding work in timber, trucking, or service industries that support the surrounding communities. The Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River, a constant presence, flows nearby, its waters reflecting the sky and the enduring spirit of the people who have navigated its currents and the rugged terrain of Chattaroy for centuries.

About This Chattaroy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chattaroy, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.703434, -82.280974. 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 Chattaroy and Mingo County.

Detailed location data for Chattaroy includes the ZIP code (25667), telephone area code (304), county seat of Mingo County (Williamson), and school district assignment (Mingo 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 Chattaroy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.