Gassaway West Virginia Map
Gassaway, 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 Gassaway, Braxton County.
Interactive Map of Gassaway, West Virginia
| City | Gassaway |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Braxton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.673154 |
| Longitude | -80.774822 |
| Population | 688 |
| Density | 200.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Gassaway, West Virginia
Gassaway is a locality in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 688. The population density is 200.5 people per km². Gassaway is located at 38.6732°N, 80.7748°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26624.
Gassaway rests in a valley cradled by the rolling hills of central West Virginia, where the Elk River, a ribbon of bruised pewter in the morning light, snakes its way past weathered wooden homes and the occasional sturdy brick structure. It lies 51.5 miles east-north-east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 64°T), and is situated 3.6 miles west of Sutton. The air here, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, carries the murmur of the river and the distant hum of traffic on the highway that bisects the landscape, a stark contrast to the quiet, almost forgotten lanes that wind into the surrounding woodlands. The terrain itself is a study in gentle slopes, the hills rising with a softness that belies the ruggedness of the Appalachian spine, their flanks a patchwork of dense forest and cleared fields where the sunlight, when it pierces the cloud cover, paints broad swathes of gold. The story of Gassaway is deeply entwined with the railroad, a ghost of industry that still whispers through the valley, leaving behind echoes of its former importance in the layout of the streets and the character of its people. For decades, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the arrival and departure of trains, carrying coal from the surrounding mountains and connecting this remote corner of West Virginia to the wider world. Though the echoes of that era are now faint, the legacy remains, a palpable sense of resilience in a place that has weathered economic shifts and population changes, its spirit as enduring as the ancient oaks that stand sentinel on the hillsides. The Elk River, once a vital artery for commerce, now offers quiet recreation, its banks a popular spot for those seeking a moment of peace amidst the enduring beauty of this Appalachian haven.
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About This Gassaway Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Gassaway, 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 Gassaway and Braxton County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Gassaway 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 Gassaway 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. |
