Richwood West Virginia Map

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.

About This Richwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richwood, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.224837, -80.533141. 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.

Detailed location data for Richwood includes the ZIP code (26261), telephone area code (304), county seat of Nicholas County (Summersville), and school district assignment (Nicholas 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 Richwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.