Eleanor West Virginia Map
Eleanor, 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 Eleanor, Putnam County.
Interactive Map of Eleanor, West Virginia
| City | Eleanor |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Putnam |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.537589 |
| Longitude | -81.932358 |
| Population | 1,726 |
| Density | 311.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Eleanor, West Virginia
Eleanor is a locality in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,726. The population density is 311.3 people per km². Eleanor is located at 38.5376°N, 81.9324°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25070.
Eleanor, West Virginia, unfolds in a landscape sculpted by the sinuous curves of the Kanawha River and the rolling hills that rise steeply from its banks. It lies 20.8 miles north-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 309°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north of Teays Valley. Here, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the Appalachian foothills, a fragrance deepened by the dense foliage that cloaks the slopes in shades of emerald and deep forest green. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet lanes and the weathered facades of homes that seem to have grown organically from the very soil. The rhythm of Eleanor is one of patient unfolding, a steady cadence dictated by the seasons and the gentle flow of the river, its surface often mirroring the vast, ever-changing sky above. The history of Eleanor is intertwined with the region's legacy of resourcefulness and a deep connection to the land. Once a significant hub for timber and coal, the echoes of these industries can still be perceived, though the economy has diversified. Today, agriculture plays a vital role, with small farms dotting the countryside, their fields a patchwork of crops that shift with the agricultural calendar. The enduring spirit of community in Eleanor is palpable, fostered by generations who have found sustenance and belonging in this verdant corner of Putnam County. The presence of the Kanawha River remains a defining feature, offering not just a scenic backdrop but also a vital artery that has shaped the lives and livelihoods of Eleanor’s residents for generations.
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About This Eleanor Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Eleanor, 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 Eleanor and Putnam County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Eleanor 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 Eleanor 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. |
