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Cheat Lake West Virginia Map

Explore Cheat Lake, 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 Cheat Lake, West Virginia

How to Use This Cheat Lake, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cheat Lake, 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 Cheat Lake.

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	Cheat Lake
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Monongalia County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.663582
Longitude	-79.848095
Population	9,930
Density	267.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	26508
Area Code	304
County Seat	Morgantown
School District	Monongalia School District

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About Cheat Lake, West Virginia

Cheat Lake is a locality in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,930. The population density is 267.4 people per km². Cheat Lake is located at 39.6636°N, 79.8481°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26508.

Cheat Lake defines the landscape with its expansive, winding waters held firmly within the embrace of the surrounding highlands. It lies 6.2 miles east-northeast of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 62°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-northeast of Brookhaven. The Kelly Run flows with a quiet persistence through the terrain, cutting a path toward the larger body of water that serves as the region's anchor. Beyond the immediate banks, the topography rises into the complex folds of Birch Hollow, where the shadows linger long after the sun has begun its descent. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and deep timber, a reminder of the vast, wooded wilderness that stretches toward the distant Appalachian Mountains. At the edge of this expanse, Coopers Rock State Forest provides a wild, rugged boundary that preserves the integrity of the local ecosystem.

History in this region is carved from the legacy of coal extraction and the industrial ambition that once powered the growth of the nearby Monongahela Valley. Cheat Lake remains a testament to these shifting economic tides, transitioning from a heavy industrial past to a modern center of residential life and recreational pursuits. The local economy relies heavily on the service and professional sectors, supported by the proximity of major academic and medical institutions that drive regional commerce. Residents observe the steady hum of progress, where the remnants of old mining infrastructure are slowly reclaimed by the encroaching forest. This balance between the memory of labor and the reality of contemporary development defines the character of the land.

Cultural life around Cheat Lake reflects the spirit of a population that values both the solitude of the woods and the active engagement of a connected community. Coopers Rock State Forest serves as a focal point for those seeking to experience the raw, unadorned beauty of the landscape through hiking and climbing. The local calendar is marked by the seasonal rhythm of the land, drawing people together for gatherings that celebrate the traditions of the Appalachian region. While no singular figure of global renown claims this exact spot as their birthplace, the area echoes with the influence of the broader regional culture, which prizes independence and a deep connection to the earth. Cheat Lake offers a quiet, deliberate pace of life, where the stillness of the evening is broken only by the natural sounds of the forest and the water.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Coopers Rock State Park (Mont Chateau??) (State Park) — 0.2 mi, 186° S
Coopers Rock State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.2 mi, 049° NE
Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 173° S
Henry Clay Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 1.9 mi, 122° SE
Riverside Spot (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 153° SE
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 166° S
Climbing and Rappelling (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 166° S
Cheat Lake Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 004° N
Tibbs Run Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 199° S
WV Botanic Garden (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 198° S
Farm House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 160° S
Don Knotts (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 248° W
Monongalia County War Memorial (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 245° SW
Watts Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 260° W
Quebec Run Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 7.1 mi, 054° NE
Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 132° SE
Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 236° SW
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Park (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 268° W
Cheat Gorge Macrosite Fee (Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 137° SE
AMC CLASSIC Morgantown 12 (Cinema) — 8.4 mi, 253° W
Sophia's Grave (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 330° NW
Forbes State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 9.9 mi, 047° NE
Border Heroine (Monument) — 14.7 mi, 283° W
W. A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 338° N
Greene County Museum (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 317° NW
Ohiopyle State Park (State Park) — 22.2 mi, 046° NE
Kentuck Knob Visitor's Center (Attraction) — 22.5 mi, 050° NE
Generation Museum (Museum) — 23.8 mi, 156° SE
Tygart Valley Cinemas (Cinema) — 24.6 mi, 227° SW
Monongahela National Forest (National Forest) — 28.6 mi, 162° S · 922k acres

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