Montrose West Virginia Map

About Montrose, West Virginia

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.

About This Montrose Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montrose, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.068438, -79.810347. 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.

Detailed location data for Montrose includes the ZIP code (26283), telephone area code (304), county seat of Randolph County (Elkins), and school district assignment (Randolph 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 Montrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.