Kistler West Virginia Map

About Kistler, West Virginia

Kistler is a locality in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 318. The population density is 98.2 people per km². Kistler is located at 37.7562°N, 81.8601°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25628.

Kistler rests in a hollow, a quiet settlement embraced by the steep, verdant slopes of Logan County. It lies 42.8 miles south-south-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 197°T), and is situated 2.1 miles north-west of Mallory. The land here is a study in verticality, with houses clinging to hillsides like hardy moss, their porches offering broad views of the valley floor and the ceaseless, flowing artery of the Big Coal River. Autumn brings a riot of color, the oaks and maples igniting in fiery hues that spill down the mountainsides, a fleeting, spectacular performance before the starker beauty of winter descends. Even in summer, a humid breath hangs in the air, carrying the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the deep woods that press in on all sides, their shadows lengthening as the sun dips below the jagged ridges, painting the sky in bruised purples and soft, fading oranges. The story of Kistler is inextricably linked to the coal seams that lie deep beneath its soil, a legacy that has shaped its character and economy for generations. This was once a bustling hub of mining activity, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of ore carts echoing through the hollow, a sound that has largely faded into memory, leaving behind a quiet resilience. While the great mines may be silent, the spirit of industry persists in smaller ways, with many residents finding work in nearby towns or tending to the land, a testament to the enduring strength of the people who call Kistler home. The Big Coal River, once a vital artery for transporting mined coal, now offers a slower, more serene passage, its waters reflecting the sky and the passing clouds, a constant, gentle murmur against the backdrop of the silent, watchful mountains.

About This Kistler Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kistler, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.756218, -81.860119. 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 Kistler and Logan County.

Detailed location data for Kistler includes the ZIP code (25628), telephone area code (304), county seat of Logan County (Logan), and school district assignment (Logan 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 Kistler is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.