Osage West Virginia Map

About Osage, West Virginia

Osage is a locality in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population density is 157.4 people per km². Osage is located at 39.6587°N, 80.0076°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26543.

Osage lies low in the Monongalia County landscape, where rolling hills give way to steeper inclines, a terrain shaped by ancient waterways and the slow, persistent erosion of time. It lies 3.4 miles north-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 306°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of Cheat Lake. The land here is a patchwork of dense woods, their green canopies a deep, resonant hue under the wide West Virginia sky, interspersed with fields that, in late summer, shimmer with a golden haze. The air itself carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of pine needles, decaying leaves, and the mineral tang of the soil, a constant reminder of the earth’s deep breath. Even on a bright day, the shadows here hold a certain depth, hinting at hidden hollows and the secrets the land keeps close. The story of Osage is written in coal dust and the quiet persistence of its people. For generations, the economy of Osage was inextricably linked to the black seams that lie beneath these hills, a demanding industry that shaped both the landscape and the character of its inhabitants. Though the mines no longer dominate the horizon, the legacy remains, a quiet dignity in the faces of those who remember the boom and the bust. The local economy now leans towards small businesses and agriculture, with the land itself providing a living through farming and timber. It’s a place where the pace of life is dictated more by the seasons than by the clock, where neighbors still know each other’s names, and where the enduring spirit of West Virginia’s mountain folk is etched into the very fabric of Osage.

About This Osage Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Osage, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.658692, -80.007565. 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 Osage and Monongalia County.

Detailed location data for Osage includes the ZIP code (26543), telephone area code (304), county seat of Monongalia County (Morgantown), and school district assignment (Monongalia 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 Osage is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.