Montrose, 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 Montrose, Randolph County.
| City | Montrose |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Randolph |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.068438 |
| Longitude | -79.810347 |
| Population | 295 |
| Density | 190.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Montrose is a locality in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 295. The population density is 190.9 people per km². Montrose is located at 39.0684°N, 79.8103°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26283.
Montrose lies where the rolling hills begin to gather themselves into the rugged embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, a verdant expanse where clear streams thread through forests of oak and pine. It lies 39.5 miles south-south-east of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 169°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-north-east of Belington. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a balm to the senses. The landscape is a study in gentle slopes and shadowed hollows, a place where the sun, when it breaks through the canopy, casts dappled patterns on the moss-covered stones and the undergrowth. Life in Montrose moves with a quiet cadence, a steady hum that resonates with the natural world surrounding it, where the distant call of a hawk might be the loudest sound for miles. The history of Montrose is a story etched in the enduring spirit of its people, many of whom trace their roots back to the early settlers who sought opportunity in these fertile valleys. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with farms dotting the landscape and the bounty of the land shaping the local economy. While the whispers of past industries, perhaps a mill or a small mine, can still be heard in the weathered barns and the names of forgotten roads, the present day finds Montrose sustained by its connection to the land and the resilience of its community. The nearby mountains offer a constant invitation to explore, their slopes holding secrets of the past and providing a breathtaking backdrop to the everyday lives unfolding in Montrose.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Montrose, 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 Montrose and Randolph County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Montrose 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 Montrose 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. |