Ravenswood West Virginia Map
Ravenswood, 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 Ravenswood, Jackson County.
Interactive Map of Ravenswood, West Virginia
| City | Ravenswood |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Jackson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.948137 |
| Longitude | -81.760965 |
| Population | 3,830 |
| Density | 817.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ravenswood, West Virginia
Ravenswood is a locality in Jackson County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,830. The population density is 817.1 people per km². Ravenswood is located at 38.9481°N, 81.7610°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26164.
Ravenswood rests in a fold of Jackson County's rolling hills, where the land begins its gentle surrender to the Ohio River. It lies 24.5 miles south-south-west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 206°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-west of Ripley. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the dense woodlands that climb the slopes and spill into the hollows. Roads, like veins, trace the contours of the terrain, connecting scattered homesteads and small clusters of houses that seem to have grown organically from the soil. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent haze that often softens the edges of the afternoon, paints the fields and forests in hues of muted gold and deep emerald, a quiet beauty that asks for no grand pronouncements. The rhythm of Ravenswood is one of quiet industry and steady resilience, the land dictating the pace, the seasons marking the passage of time. For generations, the fortunes of Ravenswood have been tied to the bounty and the challenges of its environment. The fertile land, though often steep, has sustained agriculture, with fields of corn and hay appearing like patchwork quilts against the darker green of the forests. Further back, coal mining once pulsed through the region, leaving behind echoes of a more boisterous past, though today the economy leans more towards local businesses and the skilled trades. The Ohio River, a broad, indifferent ribbon of water, has always been a vital artery, facilitating transport and shaping the lives of those who call Ravenswood home. It’s a place where history isn't confined to museums but lives in the weathered barns, the old stone foundations, and the stories passed down, a subtle undercurrent in the everyday comings and goings.
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About This Ravenswood Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ravenswood, 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 Ravenswood and Jackson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood 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. |
