Newell West Virginia Map

About Newell, West Virginia

Newell is a locality in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,246. The population density is 591.1 people per km². Newell is located at 40.6184°N, 80.6042°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26050.

Newell rests along the Ohio River, a broad, patient waterway that shapes the very spirit of this place. It lies 28.2 miles south of Boardman, OH (from Boardman, OH: bearing 174°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-south-west of Saint Clair Township. The land here unfolds in a series of gentle slopes and broad valleys, a landscape that feels both enduring and subtly yielding, catching the afternoon sun in a warm, golden embrace. Mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the rolling terrain, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a fiery spectacle come autumn. The air, often carrying the faint scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, hums with a quiet energy, a testament to a life lived in harmony with the rhythms of the natural world. The history of Newell is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of industry and innovation. For generations, this stretch of the Ohio River valley was a vital artery for commerce and manufacturing, its prosperity fueled by the resources drawn from the surrounding hills. The legacy of pottery and ceramics production, particularly, is a strong thread in the tapestry of Newell, a craft that once brought skilled artisans and bustling workshops to its streets. Though the landscape has shifted and the dominant industries may have changed, the echoes of this industrious past remain, a subtle undercurrent beneath the placid surface of everyday life. The river itself, a constant presence, continues to define Newell, offering both a historic pathway and a serene backdrop to the present day.

About This Newell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newell, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.618398, -80.604238. 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 Newell and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Newell includes the ZIP code (26050), telephone area code (304), county seat of Hancock County (New Cumberland), and school district assignment (Hancock 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 Newell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.