Paw Paw West Virginia Map
Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw, Marion County.
Interactive Map of Paw Paw, West Virginia
| City | Paw Paw |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Marion |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.548694 |
| Longitude | -80.153132 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Paw Paw, West Virginia
Paw Paw is a locality in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. Paw Paw is located at 39.5487°N, 80.1531°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25434.0.
Paw Paw lies at the confluence of two significant waterways, where the rolling hills of Marion County begin to yield to the broader expanse of the Monongahela River valley. It lies 11.9 miles west-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 242°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north of Fairmont. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, its contours shaped by ancient forces and the persistent flow of water. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, broken only by the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of life. The houses, many with porches that stretch out like welcoming arms, are clustered along the riverbanks and the gentle slopes, each one a small dominion against the backdrop of verdant forests that climb the inclines. The sky above Paw Paw often holds a soft, diffused light, as if the clouds themselves are woven from spun moonlight, casting a gentle, ethereal glow on the landscape. The history of Paw Paw is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked. This was a place that drew its lifeblood from the river and the rich soil, a crossroads for trade and community. Early settlers found fertile ground and abundant resources, shaping a local economy that, for a time, thrived on agriculture and the bounty of the surrounding forests. Though the industries of yesteryear may have shifted, a palpable sense of continuity remains, a quiet pride in the resilience of Paw Paw. The distinctive curve of the river bend, a natural amphitheater of sorts, has witnessed generations of life, from the first clearings to the present day, imbuing the very essence of Paw Paw with a deep, unhurried narrative.
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About This Paw Paw Map Page
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 Marion County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw 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. |
