Malden West Virginia Map

About Malden, West Virginia

Malden is a locality in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 320. The population density is 336.4 people per km². Malden is located at 38.3007°N, 81.5571°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25306.

Malden lies nestled in a hollow where the land folds inward, embracing a quiet settlement against the rolling Appalachian foothills. It lies 5.3 miles south-east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 130°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-south-east of South Charleston. The Kanawha River, a broad, muscular ribbon of water, carves its path nearby, its surface often reflecting the bruised purples and soft golds of a setting sun, painting the sky with a transient grandeur. Dense stands of oak and maple climb the slopes, their leaves rustling with a murmurous conversation that carries on the breeze, a constant, gentle soundtrack to the life unfolding below. The air itself here has a particular quality, cool and clean, carrying the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, a freshness that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. This corner of Kanawha County carries the deep imprint of its industrial past, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the very contour of the land and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of Malden was dictated by the coal seams that honeycombed the surrounding hills, a demanding economy that shaped its character and fostered a resilient community. Though the mines have long since hushed their thunder, echoes of that era linger in the weathered storefronts and the quiet pride of those who remember. The proximity to the river, once a highway for commerce, now offers a more placid beauty, a place for quiet contemplation and the simple pleasure of watching the water flow, a reminder of the enduring forces that have shaped Malden.

About This Malden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Malden, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.300655, -81.557065. 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 Malden and Kanawha County.

Detailed location data for Malden includes the ZIP code (25306), telephone area code (304), county seat of Kanawha County (Charleston), and school district assignment (Kanawha 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 Malden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.