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Fairmont West Virginia Map

Explore Fairmont, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Fairmont, West Virginia

How to Use This Fairmont, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fairmont, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fairmont.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Fairmont
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Marion County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.476877
Longitude	-80.149089
Population	18,416
Density	826.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	26554, 26555
Area Code	304
County Seat	Fairmont
School District	Marion County School District

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About Fairmont, West Virginia

Fairmont is a locality in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,416. The population density is 826.6 people per km². Fairmont is located at 39.4769°N, 80.1491°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Fairmont is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 26554, 26555.

Fairmont reveals its character through the steady, southward flow of the Monongahela River, which carves a deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 14.1 miles southwest of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 225°T), and is situated 2.1 miles north of Pleasant Valley. The terrain surrounding Fairmont consists of deep, verdant hollows and elevated ridges that define the contours of the local earth. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains provides a constant, jagged boundary against the evening sky. For those seeking quiet water, the serene surface of Barrackville Number 41 Lake rests only a short distance away. The air here often carries a crisp, mineral quality, especially during those long, amber-hued afternoons when the light clings to the steep slopes of Tunnel Hollow.

Fairmont grew from the necessity of its natural resources, anchoring its early identity in the labor of the coal fields and the steady pulse of industry. The rhythmic clatter of machinery once dictated the hours of the day, shaping a local economy that prioritized resilience and the extraction of wealth from the deep seams of the earth. Generational shifts have since encouraged a diversification of trade, moving away from singular reliance on mining toward a broader spectrum of commercial and professional services. Workers in Fairmont maintain a tradition of persistence, valuing the tangible output of their efforts above all else. This heritage remains visible in the architecture of the older districts, where sturdy brick and ironwork reflect a period of intense, industrious expansion. The persistence of these physical structures serves as a quiet reminder of the labor that built the regional foundation.

Cultural life in Fairmont finds a communal center at Veterans Square, a space where the pace of the day slows to match the movement of the seasons. The local spirit is defined by a deep-seated pride in regional traditions, often expressed through gatherings that celebrate the music and craftsmanship inherent to the area. Mary Lou Retton, a gymnast who achieved global recognition for her performance, remains one of the most prominent individuals linked to the history of Fairmont. The university presence contributes a youthful energy that balances the weight of the town's industrial past, fostering an environment where education and local heritage intersect. Throughout the year, events held in the public plazas draw residents together, reinforcing a sense of belonging that is rarely found in larger, more anonymous places. Even in the bustle of daily activity, a visitor can sense the deliberate, unhurried cadence of a people who have long understood the value of their own company.

Nearby Outdoor Places

12th Street Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 193° S
East Marion Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 116° SE
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 115° SE
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 119° SE
Morris Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 156° SE
WV Counties Monument (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 241° SW
Pricketts Fort State Park (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 045° NE
Tygart Valley Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 209° SW
Valley Falls State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 156° SE
Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 029° NE
Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 161° S
AMC CLASSIC Morgantown 12 (Cinema) — 13.1 mi, 038° NE
Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 048° NE
Don Knotts (Public Artwork) — 14.8 mi, 044° NE
Watts Museum (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 038° NE
Climbing (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 058° NE
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 19.6 mi, 058° NE
Farm House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 061° NE
Metal Shack (Historic Ruins) — 19.8 mi, 061° NE
Riverside Spot (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 057° NE
Covered Bridge Museum (Museum) — 23.1 mi, 166° S
The Battle of Philippi (Registered Battlefield) — 23.3 mi, 166° S
Sophia's Grave (Attraction) — 23.5 mi, 030° NE
Generation Museum (Museum) — 27.1 mi, 109° E
Quebec Run Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 27.7 mi, 052° NE
Monongahela National Forest (National Forest) — 28.2 mi, 143° SE · 922k acres
Greene County Museum (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 003° N
Otter Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 39.4 mi, 138° SE · 21k acres
Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 43.5 mi, 283° W · 243k acres
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.2 mi, 126° SE · 34k acres

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