Chester West Virginia Map
Chester, 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 Chester, Hancock County.
Interactive Map of Chester, West Virginia
| City | Chester |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Hancock |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.61312 |
| Longitude | -80.562848 |
| Population | 2,179 |
| Density | 889.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Chester, West Virginia
Chester is a locality in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,179. The population density is 889.6 people per km². Chester is located at 40.6131°N, 80.5628°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26034.
Chester, West Virginia, rests in the quiet embrace of rolling hills that slope gently toward the Ohio River. It lies 28.5 miles west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 273°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south of Saint Clair Township. The land here is a tapestry of verdant fields, punctuated by stands of mature deciduous trees that offer a dappled shade in the summer months and burst into fiery hues come autumn. The air often carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant murmur of the river, a constant presence that shapes the very character of Chester. Evenings here can paint the sky in strokes of lavender and rose, a peaceful backdrop to the unhurried pace of life that settles over the community as the sun dips below the western horizon. The legacy of industry runs deep in Chester, a testament to its past as a hub for pottery and glass manufacturing. Remnants of kilns and old factory buildings, weathered by time and the elements, whisper stories of bustling days and skilled hands that shaped the clay and molten glass into objects of both utility and beauty. Today, the local economy is more diversified, with a strong connection to the river continuing to play a vital role, supporting transportation and recreational activities. The distinctive red brick architecture found throughout Chester speaks to a bygone era, a visual reminder of the generations who have called this place home and contributed to its enduring spirit.
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About This Chester Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Chester, 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 Chester and Hancock County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Chester 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 Chester 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. |
