Fairview West Virginia Map
Fairview, Putnam County
Fairview, 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 Fairview, Putnam County.
Interactive Map of Fairview, West Virginia
| City | Fairview |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Putnam |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.446201 |
| Longitude | -81.974858 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fairview, West Virginia
Fairview is a locality in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. Fairview is located at 38.4462°N, 81.9749°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26570.0.
Fairview rests within the rolling hills and deep hollows of Putnam County, West Virginia, a landscape etched by the patient hand of water and time. It lies 19.7 miles west-north-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 290°T), and is situated 2.5 miles west of Teays Valley. The terrain here is a testament to the Appalachian foothills, where dense stands of oak and maple climb the slopes, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the summer sun and a fiery spectacle come autumn. Creeks, clear and cool, tumble down these inclines, their murmur a constant soundtrack to the quiet existence of Fairview. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a refreshing breath that promises a day of simple, grounded living. The history of Fairview is intertwined with the rich veins of coal that once defined the region's economy, a past whispered in the weathered facades of older buildings and the quiet dignity of its residents. Though the dominance of mining has receded, the spirit of hard work and resilience remains, now finding expression in diverse, smaller-scale enterprises. The Kanawha River, a significant artery of commerce and natural beauty, lies not far off, its presence lending a certain broadness to the horizon and a connection to the wider world. Fairview’s character is one of quiet endurance, a place where community ties are strong, and the rhythm of life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring charm of rural West Virginia.
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About This Fairview Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairview, 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 Fairview and Putnam County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fairview 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 Fairview 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. |
