Pentress West Virginia Map

About Pentress, West Virginia

Pentress is a locality in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population density is 40.5 people per km². Pentress is located at 39.7104°N, 80.1603°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26544.

Pentress lies cradled by the rolling hills of northern West Virginia, a place where the earth seems to sigh with the weight of its own green abundance. It lies 12.2 miles west-north-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 297°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-north-west of Star City. The landscape here is a study in hushed elevations, with slopes that rise and fall like the steady breath of a sleeping giant. Thick stands of oak and maple dominate the higher ground, their leaves a vibrant tapestry that shifts from emerald to rust with the turning seasons, while the lower valleys are etched by meandering creeks, their waters carrying the cool, mineral tang of the earth. The air itself often carries a damp, loamy scent, especially after a rain, a testament to the fertile soil that has long sustained life in this secluded corner of Monongalia County. The history of Pentress is deeply intertwined with the extraction of the earth's bounty, a story whispered in the weathered facades of old buildings and the quiet hum of the few remaining businesses. Coal mining once defined the economic pulse of this region, and the echoes of that industry can still be felt, a lingering presence in the stark beauty of reclaimed landscapes and the resilient spirit of its people. While the grand mines have largely fallen silent, the local economy now finds its footing in agriculture and a scattering of small enterprises, with the land itself continuing to offer its sustenance. The pace of life in Pentress is unhurried, allowing for a genuine connection to the natural world and to the enduring bonds of a close-knit community.

About This Pentress Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pentress, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.710357, -80.160347. 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 Pentress and Monongalia County.

Detailed location data for Pentress includes the ZIP code (26544), 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 Pentress is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.