Pickens West Virginia Map
Pickens, 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 Pickens, Randolph County.
Interactive Map of Pickens, West Virginia
| City | Pickens |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Randolph |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.655107 |
| Longitude | -80.211743 |
| Density | 2.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Pickens, West Virginia
Pickens is a locality in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. The population density is 2.9 people per km². Pickens is located at 38.6551°N, 80.2117°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26230.
Pickens unfolds in a quiet valley, a place where the Appalachian Mountains hold their breath. It lies 68.7 miles south-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 192°T), and is situated 16.2 miles north-east of Addison. The land rises steeply around it, cloaked in the deep green of hemlock and spruce, their needles catching the diffuse light that filters through the often-overcast sky. A narrow creek, its water a cool, clear whisper, tumbles over moss-slicked stones, its sound a constant, gentle companion to the clustered homes and modest buildings that form the heart of Pickens. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean tang of pine, a fragrance that deepens with the coming of evening. The history of Pickens is etched not in grand monuments but in the resilient spirit of its people and the enduring legacy of the timber industry that once pulsed through its veins. Generations of families have worked these steep slopes, their lives tied to the rhythm of the sawmills and the logging camps that are now mostly silent echoes. The economy, once fueled by the extraction of the abundant hardwoods, has shifted, with many now commuting to larger centers or finding work in smaller, more varied enterprises. Yet, a distinct character remains, one of quiet self-reliance and a deep connection to the surrounding wilderness, a place where the old ways still hold a gentle sway.
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About This Pickens Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Pickens, 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 Pickens and Randolph County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Pickens 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 Pickens 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. |
