New Cumberland West Virginia Map
New Cumberland, 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 New Cumberland, Hancock County.
Interactive Map of New Cumberland, West Virginia
| City | New Cumberland |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Hancock |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.496733 |
| Longitude | -80.606739 |
| Population | 943 |
| Density | 300.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About New Cumberland, West Virginia
New Cumberland is a locality in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 943. The population density is 300.4 people per km². New Cumberland is located at 40.4967°N, 80.6067°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26047.
New Cumberland rests on the eastern bank of the Ohio River, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, its rolling terrain softened by a generous spread of mature trees. It lies 30.5 miles north-north-east of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 11°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north of Weirton. The air here carries a damp coolness, especially in the early mornings, a testament to the river's constant presence and the humid summers that nurture the abundant greenery. The houses, many with wide porches perfect for watching the slow procession of barges, are spaced with a comfortable distance, suggesting a quiet contentment rather than a bustling urgency. Even the light seems to linger, catching the dust motes in the afternoon sun and casting long, benevolent shadows as dusk approaches, painting the modest storefronts and residential streets in hues of muted gold and lavender. The history of New Cumberland is intrinsically tied to the Ohio River, a vital artery for commerce and settlement in the region. Founded in the early 19th century, it grew as a trading post and a point of embarkation for those venturing westward, its early economy shaped by the river's bounty and the burgeoning agricultural lands of the surrounding hills. While coal mining once played a significant role in the broader county's economic landscape, New Cumberland itself has retained a character more reflective of its riverside heritage, with a quiet, steady pace of life. Local traditions often revolve around the river, from fishing derbies to community picnics held in riverside parks, fostering a deep connection to the waterway that has shaped the very soul of New Cumberland.
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About This New Cumberland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of New Cumberland, 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 New Cumberland and Hancock County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland 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. |
