Rachel West Virginia Map
Rachel, 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 Rachel, Marion County.
Interactive Map of Rachel, West Virginia
| City | Rachel |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Marion |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.518417 |
| Longitude | -80.303695 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 208.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Rachel, West Virginia
Rachel is a locality in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 52. The population density is 208.6 people per km². Rachel is located at 39.5184°N, 80.3037°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26587.
Rachel exists as a quiet exhale in Marion County, West Virginia, a place where the rolling hills of Appalachia begin their slow descent. It lies 20.1 miles west-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 248°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-north-west of Fairmont. The land here is a mosaic of dense woodlands, their emerald canopy broken by the occasional glint of sunlight on unseen water, and open fields that catch the afternoon light like spilled honey. Creeks, their banks softened by moss and fallen leaves, thread through the terrain, their murmur a constant, low hum beneath the rustle of wind through oak and maple. The air itself carries a distinct coolness, even in summer, a reminder of the deep shadows cast by the surrounding slopes. The history of Rachel is deeply entwined with the earth beneath it, a legacy shaped by coal mining that once pulsed through its veins. Though the mines are largely silent now, their shadow lingers, a quiet testament to the generations who worked the seams. The local economy, once fueled by black gold, has diversified, with some residents finding work in nearby communities or in smaller, localized businesses that cater to the needs of the countryside. The distinct character of Rachel is one of quiet resilience, a place where neighbors know each other's names and the pace of life is dictated by the changing seasons rather than the ticking of a clock. The old general store, a relic from a different era, still stands, its porch a gathering place for conversation, a small hub of continuity in a landscape that has seen significant change.
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About This Rachel Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rachel, 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 Rachel and Marion County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rachel 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 Rachel 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. |
