Madison West Virginia Map
Madison, 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 Madison, Boone County.
Interactive Map of Madison, West Virginia
| City | Madison |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Boone |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.067045 |
| Longitude | -81.819289 |
| Population | 2,788 |
| Density | 143.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Madison, West Virginia
Madison is a locality in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,788. The population density is 143.6 people per km². Madison is located at 38.0670°N, 81.8193°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25130.
Madison unfolds in a valley cradled by the rolling, forested hills of Boone County, where the Guyandotte River winds a serpentine path, its waters reflecting the deep greens of the surrounding Appalachians. It lies 22.0 miles south-south-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 207°T), and is situated 1.2 miles south-east of Danville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the wilderness that presses in from all sides. Buildings, some weathered and bearing the marks of decades, cluster along the riverbanks and the main thoroughfare, a modest collection of shops and homes that speak of a life lived in close proximity to the natural world. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts a dappled, shifting pattern on the pavement, and the quiet murmur of the river provides an ever-present soundtrack to the town's unhurried days. The story of Madison is deeply entwined with the extraction of coal, a history that has shaped its landscape and its people for generations, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a profound connection to the land. Though the boom times have subsided, remnants of that industrial past are still visible, a quiet testament to the hard work and determination that fueled this region. Today, the economy of Madison finds its footing in a more diverse footing, with local businesses and services supporting the community, and many residents commuting to work in neighboring areas or finding employment in sectors beyond traditional mining. The Guyandotte River remains a vital artery, offering opportunities for recreation and a source of quiet beauty that continues to define the character of Madison.
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About This Madison Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Madison, 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 Madison and Boone County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Madison 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 Madison 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. |
