Coal Fork West Virginia Map

About Coal Fork, West Virginia

Coal Fork is a locality in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,423. The population density is 106.5 people per km². Coal Fork is located at 38.3176°N, 81.5210°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25306.

Coal Fork spills down the slopes of Kanawha County, a place where the Appalachian Mountains wear their green velvet cloaks year-round. It lies 6.4 miles east-south-east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 110°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-west of Pinch. The terrain here is a study in steepness and shadow, with hollows that hold the cool, damp breath of the earth and ridges that catch the sun’s last, lingering embers. Ravines, sharp and deep, cleave the land, their sides a riot of rhododendron and oak, a dense, tangled growth that seems to whisper secrets of the soil. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of pine needles and wet stone, a fragrance that clings to the winding roads and the small, scattered homes. Evenings often paint the sky in bruised purples and soft oranges, a gentle fading of light that softens the sharp edges of the landscape. This is a land that bears the deep imprint of its past, specifically the rich seams of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface. Coal Fork’s economy, like so many in this region, was forged in the dark, its fortunes tied to the relentless industry of mining. The echoes of pickaxes and the rumble of coal cars are a spectral soundtrack to the present, a history that lives in the weathered faces of its older residents and the quiet stoicism with which they navigate life. While the mines may have fallen silent, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet strength that underpins the rhythm of everyday life. Children still chase fireflies in the twilight, and the familiar drone of cicadas fills the warm summer air, a constant hum against the backdrop of a storied past.

About This Coal Fork Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coal Fork, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.3176, -81.520953. 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 Coal Fork and Kanawha County.

Detailed location data for Coal Fork includes the ZIP code (25306), telephone area code (304), county seat of Kanawha County (Charleston), and school district assignment (Kanawha 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 Coal Fork is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.