Marlinton West Virginia Map
Marlinton, 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 Marlinton, Pocahontas County.
Interactive Map of Marlinton, West Virginia
| City | Marlinton |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.223453 |
| Longitude | -80.09451 |
| Population | 1,201 |
| Density | 172.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Marlinton, West Virginia
Marlinton is a locality in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,201. The population density is 172.5 people per km². Marlinton is located at 38.2235°N, 80.0945°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24954.
Marlinton rests in a broad valley, the Greenbrier River a silver ribbon unspooling through its heart, flanked by the ancient, stoic shoulders of the Allegheny Mountains. It lies 55.8 miles west of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 276°T), and is situated 23.8 miles east of Richwood. Here, the air carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth, particularly in the hushed hours before dawn when mist often clings to the valley floor like a forgotten dream. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, a mosaic of rolling pastures stitched with weathered fences, giving way to the darker, denser woods that climb the surrounding slopes. The sky above seems vast, an ever-changing canvas that can shift from the brilliant blue of a summer afternoon to the bruised purples and greys of an approaching storm, reflecting the rugged, untamed spirit of this place. The roots of Marlinton run deep, intertwined with the logging and agricultural heritage of Pocahontas County. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the land, with cattle ranching and farming remaining vital arteries of its economy. It serves as a hub for outdoor recreation, drawing visitors drawn to the wild beauty of the Monongahela National Forest that encircles it, its trails and waterways offering solace and adventure. The Marlinton Depot, a beautifully restored train station, stands as a quiet sentinel to a bygone era of rail travel, a poignant reminder of the connections that once pulsed through this remote corner of West Virginia, while the vibrant spirit of its residents, shaped by resilience and a deep connection to their Appalachian home, continues to define the character of Marlinton.
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About This Marlinton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Marlinton, 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 Marlinton and Pocahontas County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Marlinton 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 Marlinton 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. |
