Fort Ashby West Virginia Map
Fort Ashby, 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 Fort Ashby, Mineral County.
Interactive Map of Fort Ashby, West Virginia
| City | Fort Ashby |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Mineral |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.503146 |
| Longitude | -78.76863 |
| Population | 1,283 |
| Density | 117.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fort Ashby, West Virginia
Fort Ashby is a locality in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,283. The population density is 117.9 people per km². Fort Ashby is located at 39.5031°N, 78.7686°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26719.
Fort Ashby rests in a valley where the North Branch of the Potomac River gathers its strength, cradling the land with a gentle, almost verdant embrace. It lies 11.9 miles south-west of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 225°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-south-east of Cresaptown. The terrain here is a study in subtle slopes, where cleared fields of alfalfa and corn give way to the denser, shadowed woods that climb the surrounding Alleghenies. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the damp scent of fertile earth and pine needles, a clarity that sharpens the gaze to the weathered barns and sturdy houses that dot the landscape. The river itself, a constant, murmuring presence, winds through the heart of the valley, its surface often catching the diffuse light that filters through the often-clouded sky, painting the water in hues of slate and pewter. The history of Fort Ashby is deeply entwined with the strategic importance of this river passage, a place that once guarded vital routes and echoed with the footsteps of soldiers and settlers. The local economy, while diversified, still bears the mark of its agricultural roots, with farming remaining a cornerstone, its bounty evident in the roadside stands that appear with the seasons. Beyond the fields, however, a quiet industry hums, a testament to resilience and adaptation. The spirit of Fort Ashby is one of enduring connection to the land, a place where the past is not a distant echo but a living presence, woven into the very character of its people and the enduring landscape.
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About This Fort Ashby Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fort Ashby, 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 Fort Ashby and Mineral County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fort Ashby 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 Fort Ashby 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. |
