Paw Paw West Virginia Map

About Paw Paw, West Virginia

Paw Paw is a locality in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 459. The population density is 320.4 people per km². Paw Paw is located at 39.5320°N, 78.4583°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25434.

Paw Paw rests in a fold of the Appalachian foothills, where the land rises in a series of wooded ridges and narrow valleys. It lies 10.4 miles south-east of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 128°T), and is situated 18.2 miles east-south-east of Cumberland. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that climb the slopes and spill into the fields. The Paw Paw Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the landscape, its banks often lined with the sturdy, weathered wood of old barns and farmhouses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating the moss-covered stones and the ferns that unfurl in shaded hollows. The character of Paw Paw is etched into the quiet persistence of the land, a place where the seasons unfold with a patient, deliberate rhythm. This corner of Morgan County has a history tied to the movement of people and goods, a legacy evident in the remnants of the old C&O Canal that once paralleled the creek. The fertile land, though often challenging to cultivate, has long supported small farms, with fields of corn and hay stretching between the tree lines. The local economy, historically dependent on agriculture and the timber industry, now sees a blend of these traditional pursuits with a growing interest in tourism, drawn by the natural beauty of the area. The absence of major thoroughfares contributes to Paw Paw’s tranquil character, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the surrounding environment. It is a place where the quiet hum of daily life is punctuated by the calls of unseen birds and the murmur of the creek, a gentle echo of generations past.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw and Morgan County.

Detailed location data for Paw Paw includes the ZIP code (26588), telephone area code (304), county seat of Morgan County (Berkeley Springs), and school district assignment (Morgan 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 Paw Paw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.