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Pratt West Virginia Map

Explore Pratt, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Pratt, West Virginia

How to Use This Pratt, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pratt, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Pratt.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Pratt
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Kanawha County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.210104
Longitude	-81.384003
Population	483
Density	652.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	25162
Area Code	304
County Seat	Charleston
School District	Kanawha County School District

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About Pratt, West Virginia

Pratt is a locality in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 483. The population density is 652.1 people per km². Pratt is located at 38.2101°N, 81.3840°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Pratt is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 25162.

Pratt unfolds as a quiet stretch of land defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Kanawha River, which carves a path through the landscape with a heavy, deliberate grace. It lies 16.6 miles southeast of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 126°T), and is situated 14.7 miles south-southeast of Pinch. The earth here rises into steep, verdant inclines, with the dense foliage of the terrain casting long, cooling shadows that soften the edges of the afternoon. A mile away, the quiet depth of Custer Hollow offers a reprieve from the river’s constant motion, its narrow frame holding the mist that gathers as the sun begins to retreat behind the distant horizon. In the muted light of dusk, the air takes on a crisp, metallic clarity, carrying the scent of damp soil and the faint, earthy sweetness of decaying leaves from the canopy above. Center St Park offers a small, deliberate clearing where the pace of the day slows to a crawl, allowing one to observe the way the light catches the ripples of the river before it disappears into the deepening gray of the evening.

Pratt retains the quiet, weathered dignity of a place shaped by the industry of generations who labored in the shadow of the ridges. The local economy and the rhythm of daily life remain tethered to the heritage of the region, where the memory of coal-camp life persists in the architecture and the deliberate, unhurried manner of the residents. While the bustle of larger centers remains far removed, the influence of those who fought for their rights in these hills lingers in the collective consciousness, lending a sense of sturdy independence to the atmosphere. Life here moves in accordance with the seasons, from the vibrant green of spring to the stark, skeletal beauty of winter when the trees stand bare against the sky. For those seeking the quietude of a life lived close to the land, Pratt provides a steady, grounded experience, anchored by the river and the enduring character of the people who call these hills home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

London Pool Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.2 mi, 148° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 152° SE
Ward Street Playground (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 284° W
Calvert Field (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 277° W
Constable Silas Frank Nance Memorial Site (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 202° S
Kanawha Falls (Viewpoint) — 10.3 mi, 115° SE
Vanbibbers Rock (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 114° SE
Train tunnel (Historic Ruins) — 11.7 mi, 360° N
Kanawha State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 12.9 mi, 281° W
Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.0 mi, 023° NE
Gauley River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.4 mi, 086° E · 5,067 acres
The Mystery Hole (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 114° SE
Hawks Nest State Park (State Park) — 15.1 mi, 114° SE
Confederate Lt. Gen. Thomas J. ”Stonewall” Jackson (Public Artwork) — 15.1 mi, 305° NW
Lincoln Walks at Midnight (Monument) — 15.1 mi, 305° NW
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 15.1 mi, 118° SE · 53k acres
West Virginia Liberty Bell (Monument) — 15.2 mi, 305° NW
Frankenberger Art Gallery (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 304° NW
West Virginia State Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 305° NW
University of Charleston Stadium (Stadium) — 15.6 mi, 307° NW
Walker Theatre (Theatre) — 16.3 mi, 306° NW
WV market gallery (Gallery) — 16.6 mi, 305° NW
Bear Wood Company (Gallery) — 16.7 mi, 305° NW
Annex Gallery (Gallery) — 16.7 mi, 306° NW
Park Place Stadium Cinema 11 (Cinema) — 16.7 mi, 306° NW
Charleston Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 16.8 mi, 304° NW
Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 304° NW
Wallback Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.4 mi, 033° NE
Babcock State Park (State Park) — 24.5 mi, 126° SE
Monongahela National Forest (National Forest) — 40.7 mi, 082° E · 922k acres

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