Norton West Virginia Map
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Interactive Map of Norton, West Virginia
| City | Norton |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Randolph County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.931771 |
| Longitude | -79.96563 |
| Population | 336 |
| Density | 224.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 26285 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| County Seat | Elkins |
| School District | Randolph County School District |
About Norton, West Virginia
Norton is a locality in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 336. The population density is 224.1 people per km². Norton is located at 38.9318°N, 79.9656°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26285.Norton emerges from the dense, hardwood canopy where the persistent flow of Grassy Run carves a quiet path through the earth. It lies 31.5 miles southeast of Clarksburg, WV (from Clarksburg, WV: bearing 140°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west of Elkins. The air here holds a cool, damp weight, carrying the scent of damp loam and the sharp, clean bite of coming rain that clings to the slope of Broad Hollow. Far to the west, the jagged, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains press against the horizon, anchoring the landscape in a stillness that feels both ancient and unyielding. The light at dusk settles into the deep folds of the terrain, turning the ridges a bruised, velvet purple before the shadows claim the valley floor.
Norton bears the indelible marks of a history built on the industry of the deep earth, where generations once looked to the coal seams to define the rhythm of the workweek. While the mechanical roar of the past has softened into a steady, muted hum, the spirit of the place remains tied to the deliberate, cautious pace of the surrounding woods. Local life often drifts toward the quiet grounds of Junior City Park, a modest space for reflection, or toward the water’s edge at Mill Creek Reservoir, where the surface reflects the changing seasons with mirror-like clarity. The people here possess a quiet, earned independence, moving through their days with a steady gravity that acknowledges both the hardship of the bedrock and the enduring promise of the hills.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Old Hart House (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 159° S
- Monongahela National Forest (National Forest) — 5.4 mi, 092° E · 922k acres
- Glendale Park (Local Park) — 5.5 mi, 098° E
- Fox Forest Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 107° E
- West Virginia Railroad Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 095° E
- Old Brick Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 094° E
- H.G. Davis "Iron Horse" Statue (Public Artwork) — 6.3 mi, 092° E
- Wilson Monument (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 118° SE
- Randolph County Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 142° SE
- Audra State Park (State Park) — 8.7 mi, 326° NW
- Cheat Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.7 mi, 151° SE
- Otter Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.1 mi, 088° E · 21k acres
- Maniac Mountain (Attraction) — 14.2 mi, 309° NW
- Latham House - Historical Renovation (Historic Ruins) — 14.7 mi, 286° W
- Upshur War Monument (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 287° W
- The Battle of Philippi (Registered Battlefield) — 15.7 mi, 345° N
- Covered Bridge Museum (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 345° N
- Laurel Fork South Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.1 mi, 137° SE · 5,840 acres
- Shavers Mountain National Natural Landmark (National Monument) — 19.1 mi, 079° E · 258 acres
- Helvetia Village Historic District (Attraction) — 20.1 mi, 219° SW
- Noah Haddon's Indian Fort (Historic Ruins) — 20.8 mi, 189° S
- Civil War Marker (Registered Battlefield) — 21.0 mi, 253° W
- Overlook (Viewpoint) — 21.8 mi, 175° S
- Fidler's Mill - Historic Gristmill & Building (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 246° SW
- Big Run Bog National Natural Landmark (National Monument) — 23.1 mi, 058° NE · 716 acres
- Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 23.8 mi, 105° E · 100k acres
- Historic Coke Ovens (Attraction) — 27.8 mi, 060° NE
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (West Virginia Hospital for the Insane/Weston State Hospital) (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 286° W
- Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.7 mi, 075° E · 34k acres
- George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 29.0 mi, 144° SE · 1.1M acres
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About This Norton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norton, West Virginia. Coordinates: 38.931771, -79.96563. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Norton includes the ZIP code (26285), telephone area code (304), county seat of Randolph County (Elkins), and school district assignment (Randolph County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
