Davis West Virginia Map

About Davis, West Virginia

Davis is a locality in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 663. The population density is 153.1 people per km². Davis is located at 39.1287°N, 79.4648°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26260.

Davis exhales a quiet, cool air, a balm drawn from the surrounding Appalachian slopes where the ancient forests begin their slow, emerald descent. It lies 31.8 miles south-south-west of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 197°T), and is situated 2.3 miles south-east of Thomas. The terrain here is a study in rugged grace; hills, swaddled in the deep greens of pine and the softer hues of deciduous foliage, rise and fall with a solemnity that belies their age. The Cheat River, a ribbon of silver under the often-overcast skies, carves its path through the valley, its murmur a constant, low-key companion to the rustle of leaves and the occasional sharp cry of a hawk. The very light seems to filter differently here, a diffused, pearly luminescence that softens the edges of everything and lends a contemplative air to the clustered homes and businesses that comprise Davis. The history of Davis is deeply intertwined with the abundant natural resources that have shaped its character and its livelihood. Once a bustling hub for the timber and coal industries, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture and the stoic resilience of its people. The decline of those primary industries has not diminished the spirit of Davis, but rather encouraged a shift towards a more nature-centric economy, drawing visitors who seek the wild beauty of the nearby Blackwater Falls State Park and the broader expanse of the Monongahela National Forest. The air itself carries a hint of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the verdant embrace that defines this corner of Tucker County, a place where the past is a quiet undercurrent to the present, and the natural world remains the undeniable sovereign.

About This Davis Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Davis, 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 Davis and Tucker County.

Detailed location data for Davis includes the ZIP code (25625), telephone area code (304), county seat of Tucker County (Parsons), and school district assignment (Tucker 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 Davis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.