Gassaway West Virginia Map

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.

About This Gassaway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gassaway, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.673154, -80.774822. 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.

Detailed location data for Gassaway includes the ZIP code (26624), telephone area code (304), county seat of Braxton County (Sutton), and school district assignment (Braxton 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 Gassaway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.