Piedmont West Virginia Map

About Piedmont, West Virginia

Piedmont is a locality in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 735. The population density is 1081.5 people per km². Piedmont is located at 39.4804°N, 79.0478°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26750.

Piedmont, West Virginia, unfolds along the western flank of the Allegheny Mountains, where the land rises in a series of wooded slopes and deep ravines. It lies 14.3 miles east-south-east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 115°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-west of Keyser. The North Branch of the Potomac River acts as a constant, murmuring presence, its waters a cool, dark ribbon winding through the rugged terrain. The air here often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance deepened by the frequent mists that cling to the hollows, softening the sharp edges of the mountains and lending a hushed reverence to the landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through, paints the forested hillsides in shifting shades of emerald and umber, illuminating the quiet resilience of this place. The history of Piedmont is deeply intertwined with the iron and coal that once thrummed beneath its soil. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the demands of industry, the clang of hammers and the rumble of trains echoing through the valleys. While those days have largely receded, the legacy remains in the sturdy brick buildings that line the streets and the quiet pride of a populace that weathered profound economic shifts. The local economy now leans more towards service and small businesses, but the spirit of hard work and community forged in the fires of its industrial past still imbues Piedmont with a distinct character, a quiet strength that endures amidst the timeless beauty of the surrounding mountains.

About This Piedmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Piedmont, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.480371, -79.047807. 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 Piedmont and Mineral County.

Detailed location data for Piedmont includes the ZIP code (24729), telephone area code (304), county seat of Mineral County (Keyser), and school district assignment (Mineral 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 Piedmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.