Fairview West Virginia Map

About Fairview, West Virginia

Fairview is a locality in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. Fairview is located at 38.6954°N, 80.2320°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26570.

Fairview rises from the undulating landscape of Randolph County, a place where the rolling hills embrace a verdant quietude. It lies 66.2 miles south-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 193°T), and is situated 17.8 miles north-north-east of Addison. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the hemlocks and oaks that crown the slopes. Fields, often patchwork quilts of pasture and occasional stands of timber, descend into hollows where small streams, like silver threads, weave their way through the terrain. The character of Fairview is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered seasons and changes with a steady, unpretentious grace, its homes often appearing as sturdy anchors against the backdrop of the ever-present, watchful mountains. The history of Fairview is inextricably linked to the land and the resources it has yielded. For generations, the rhythms of agriculture have dictated life, with small farms dotting the landscape, their livelihoods often tied to the hardy crops and livestock that can thrive in this Appalachian soil. While not a major industrial hub, the echoes of past endeavors can be felt, perhaps in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency that permeates the area. The waterways, though not grand rivers, have always been vital, offering sustenance and shaping the modest settlements that have grown along their banks, each bend in the creek a silent witness to the unfolding story of Fairview.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.695384, -80.232022. 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 Randolph County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (26377), telephone area code (304), county seat of Randolph County (Elkins), and school district assignment (Marion 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 Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.