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Morgantown West Virginia Map

Explore Morgantown, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Morgantown, West Virginia

How to Use This Morgantown, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Morgantown, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Morgantown.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Morgantown
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Monongalia County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.637487
Longitude	-79.946856
Population	30,347
Density	1149.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	26505, 26501, 26502, 26504, 26506
Area Code	304
County Seat	Morgantown
School District	Monongalia School District

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About Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown is a locality in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of 30,347. The population density is 1149.6 people per km². Morgantown is located at 39.6375°N, 79.9469°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Morgantown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 26505, 26501, 26502.

Morgantown occupies a rugged expanse where the earth rises and falls in long, muscular swells of terrain. It lies 6.2 miles west-southwest of Cheat Lake, WV (from Cheat Lake, WV: bearing 242°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-northwest of Brookhaven. Deckers Creek cuts a path through the landscape, its waters carving a subtle, persistent line through the topography before meeting the broader flow of the river. The air here holds a distinct, cool weight, especially during the transition from afternoon to dusk, when shadows stretch long across the limestone and shale. To the east, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains defines the horizon, providing a permanent, stoic backdrop to the ridges and the shadowed depth of Deep Hollow nearby.

Colonel Zackquill Morgan established the early settlement that would eventually grow into Morgantown, choosing a site that favored proximity to the river for transport and trade. The early years were defined by the slow, deliberate labor of clearing hardwood forests and building structures from the local timber and stone. Settlers moved into the region with a sense of quiet tenacity, laying the foundation for a place that would later pivot from frontier outpost to a center of regional commerce. The legacy of those early days lingers in the layout of the older blocks, where the streets follow the natural contours of the rising ground rather than a rigid grid.

Morgantown serves as a vital economic engine for the region, anchored by the presence of West Virginia University, which dictates much of the local rhythm and professional life. Beyond the academic infrastructure, the economy relies on a blend of healthcare services, energy research, and specialized manufacturing that sustains the working population. Students and residents move between the laboratories and the commercial districts, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that defines the daily commute. The modern infrastructure, including bridges and arterial roads, supports this movement, connecting the university campuses to the surrounding residential neighborhoods and industrial zones.

Culture in Morgantown finds its most vibrant expression in the fervor surrounding Mountaineer athletics, which draw thousands of spectators to the stadiums and arenas throughout the academic year. When the seasons shift, the community gathers for festivals that celebrate local music and the harvest, often drawing people to the open spaces of Hazel Ruby McQuain Park along the water. For those seeking the quiet of the woods, Coopers Rock State Forest offers miles of trails, while the recreation areas surrounding Cheat Lake provide a place for residents to gather during the warmer months. Don Knotts, the iconic comedic actor, remains the most widely recognized individual associated with the character of the place, his legacy mirroring the understated charm of the people who call Morgantown their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Falling Run Greenspace (Local Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 352° N
Don Knotts (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 224° SW
Marilla Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 144° SE
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 232° SW
Monongalia County War Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 221° SW
Core Arboretum (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 287° W
Watts Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 294° NW
Granville Field (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 279° W
Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 199° S
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Park (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 303° NW
AMC CLASSIC Morgantown 12 (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 255° W
Tibbs Run Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 4.1 mi, 097° E
Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 089° E
Coopers Rock State Park (Mont Chateau??) (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 073° E
Coopers Rock State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 5.8 mi, 066° NE
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 094° E
Climbing and Rappelling (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 094° E
Riverside Spot (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 091° E
Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 244° SW
Farm House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 104° E
Metal Shack (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 104° E
Sophia's Grave (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 005° N
Border Heroine (Monument) — 10.5 mi, 300° NW
Quebec Run Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 12.5 mi, 061° NE
Tygart Valley Cinemas (Cinema) — 19.7 mi, 221° SW
Greene County Museum (Museum) — 19.8 mi, 332° NW
W. A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 353° N
Paul R Stewart Museum (Museum) — 22.2 mi, 325° NW
Kentuck Knob Visitor's Center (Attraction) — 27.7 mi, 054° NE
Monongahela National Forest (National Forest) — 29.0 mi, 151° SE · 922k acres

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