Danville West Virginia Map
Danville, 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 Danville, Boone County.
Interactive Map of Danville, West Virginia
| City | Danville |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Boone |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.080934 |
| Longitude | -81.834012 |
| Population | 549 |
| Density | 251.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Danville, West Virginia
Danville is a locality in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 549. The population density is 251.8 people per km². Danville is located at 38.0809°N, 81.8340°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25053.
Danville lies cradled in the embrace of Boone County's rolling hills, where the verdant tapestry of Appalachian forest spills down to meet the often-turbulent waters of the Big Coal River. It lies 21.6 miles south-south-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 211°T), and is situated 1.2 miles north-west of Madison. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness that dictates the very rhythm of life. Mountains, cloaked in a perpetual haze of emerald and moss, rise steeply on either side, their peaks often lost in the soft, diffused light that filters through the frequent cloud cover. The land itself feels ancient, etched by eons of rain and wind, its slopes bearing the scars of both natural erosion and human endeavor. Small, weathered houses cling to the hillsides, their porches offering glimpses into lives lived in close communion with the unforgiving beauty of this place. The history of Danville is inextricably bound to the veins of coal that lie beneath its soil, a legacy that has shaped its economy and its people for generations. For decades, the rhythmic clang of mining equipment was the dominant sound, a testament to the arduous work that fueled the nation. While that era has waned, a resilient spirit persists, with many residents finding new livelihoods in service industries and emerging opportunities, though the ghost of the past still whispers in the hollows. The Big Coal River, once a vital artery for transporting the precious black rock, now offers a quieter solace, its banks a place for reflection and the occasional splash of a casting line. Danville, though it bears the marks of its industrial past, possesses a quiet dignity, a stoic grace born from enduring the ebb and flow of fortune, its character forged in the crucible of hard work and the enduring strength of its community.
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About This Danville Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Danville, 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 Danville and Boone County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Danville 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 Danville 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. |
