Richwood West Virginia Map
Richwood, 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 Richwood, Nicholas County.
Interactive Map of Richwood, West Virginia
| City | Richwood |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Nicholas |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.224837 |
| Longitude | -80.533141 |
| Population | 2,403 |
| Density | 627.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Richwood, West Virginia
Richwood is a locality in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,403. The population density is 627.7 people per km². Richwood is located at 38.2248°N, 80.5331°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26261.
Richwood lies cradled by steep, wooded hills, a place where the sky feels close and the air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 60.2 miles east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 98°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-east of Craigsville. The Monongahela National Forest presses in, a verdant tide of hardwoods and evergreens that spills down the slopes and climbs toward the horizon, defining the very edges of perception. Rivers and creeks, cold and clear, carve their way through the terrain, their ceaseless murmur a constant soundtrack to the quiet life of Richwood. The roads here, often winding and narrow, seem to follow the natural contours of the land, a gentle submission to the ancient geography. The story of Richwood is deeply entwined with the timber industry, a legacy that still whispers through the narrow streets. Once a bustling hub for logging operations, the town’s economy has since diversified, though the spirit of hard work and self-reliance remains. The coal mines that once scarred the surrounding hillsides are now largely dormant, their presence a somber reminder of boom and bust cycles. Yet, a resilient sense of community persists, a quiet pride in the enduring character of Richwood. The local culture is one of enduring spirit, a place where traditions are cherished and the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of its people.
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About This Richwood Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Richwood, 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 Richwood and Nicholas County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Richwood 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 Richwood 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. |
