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Huntington West Virginia Map

Explore Huntington, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Huntington, West Virginia

How to Use This Huntington, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Huntington, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Huntington.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Huntington
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Cabell County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.410651
Longitude	-82.434689
Population	46,842
Density	1115.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	25701, 25703, 25702, 25704, 25705
Area Code	304
County Seat	Huntington
School District	Cabell County School District

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About Huntington, West Virginia

Huntington is a locality in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of 46,842. The population density is 1115.1 people per km². Huntington is located at 38.4107°N, 82.4347°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Huntington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 25701, 25703, 25702.

Huntington emerges from the confluence of industrial ambition and the enduring, slow-moving currents of the Ohio River, which defines the northern edge of the landscape with a heavy, silver-gray permanence. It lies 28.0 miles west of Teays Valley, WV (from Teays Valley, WV: bearing 266°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west of Pea Ridge. The land here rises from the riverbank into a series of uneven terraces, eventually folding into the secluded, shaded depths of Gimlet Hollow three miles away. While the distant Appalachian Mountains loom far beyond the horizon, the immediate terrain feels defined by the interplay between the water’s edge and the dense, encroaching woodland. At dusk, the light catches the metallic surface of the Ohio River, casting a long, amber glow that softens the harsh edges of the brick architecture and illuminates the quiet, rising slopes that lead toward the more rugged interior of the region.

Collis Potter Huntington envisioned a terminus for his railroad enterprise, and the growth of Huntington followed the iron tracks that laid the foundation for its mid-nineteenth-century expansion. The development of the locale was fueled by the necessity of bridging the eastern rail networks with the expansive waterways of the interior, creating a hub that drew workers and commerce into a singular, purposeful design. As the years progressed, the identity of Huntington became inextricably linked to its role as a transit point, where the rhythm of arrival and departure dictated the pace of daily life. The architecture remains a physical record of this era, characterized by sturdy, utilitarian structures that reflect the industrious spirit of its original planners who sought to tame the riverside geography into a center of regional trade.

Economic life in Huntington persists through a blend of healthcare services, higher education, and specialized manufacturing that maintains the town's structural integrity. Marshall University serves as the intellectual and social anchor, drawing students into an environment where academic pursuits intersect with the practical demands of a changing industrial landscape. Infrastructure remains focused on the maintenance of the riverfront and the rail lines that have historically sustained local commerce, while the proximity to the Wayne National Forest - Ironton Ranger District provides a necessary counterpoint to the town’s constructed environment. The economy balances these traditional pillars with a quiet persistence, ensuring that the daily labor of its citizens remains as consistent as the flow of the river that first brought prosperity to the site.

Cultural existence in Huntington finds its most vibrant expression at David Harris Riverfront Park, where the community gathers to watch the slow drift of barges against a backdrop of seasonal festivals and outdoor performances. The local spirit is marked by a deep-seated pride in collegiate athletics, particularly the football traditions that command the attention of the populace during the autumn months. Famous individuals like the humorist Soupy Sales emerged from this environment, carrying the distinct cadence of the region into the wider national consciousness. Beyond the organized events, the quiet beauty of Sky Lake offers a place of respite, while the legacy of the town’s resilience is whispered in the music and stories that survive in the small, shaded corners of the local neighborhoods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ritter Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 193° S
Garden Party (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 165° S
B'nai B'rith Holocaust Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 294° NW
Windsor House Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 298° NW
100 Years of Progress (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 313° NW
Jeslyn Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 334° NW
Keith Albee (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 328° NW
The Virginia State Road (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 315° NW
Huntington Dance Theatre (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 318° NW
Touma Museum of Medicine (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 326° NW
Barnes Agency Design & Digital Media Studio (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 329° NW
Charles W. & Norma C. Carroll Gallery (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 329° NW
Birke Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 011° N
David Harris Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 348° N
Chad Pennington Hall of Fame (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 039° NE
Golf Course (Park) — 2.2 mi, 337° NW
Lawrence County Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 061° NE
Beech Fork Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 161° S
Beech Fork Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.7 mi, 161° S
Camden Park Mound (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 260° W
Beech Fork Lake (Recreation Area) — 6.5 mi, 157° SE
Beech Fork State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 144° SE
Crown City Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 001° N
Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 13.5 mi, 341° N · 243k acres
Kentucky Roots Farm (Attraction) — 21.8 mi, 225° SW
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (State Park) — 23.7 mi, 283° W
Musketeer Field (Stadium) — 28.0 mi, 303° NW
Indian Rock (Attraction) — 32.6 mi, 090° E
Cascade Bridge (Attraction) — 36.9 mi, 264° W
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 49.0 mi, 261° W · 564k acres

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