Shannondale West Virginia Map

About Shannondale, West Virginia

Shannondale is a locality in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,465. The population density is 157.6 people per km². Shannondale is located at 39.2170°N, 77.8075°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25425.

Shannondale rests in a fold of Jefferson County where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise toward the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 14.8 miles west-north-west of Leesburg, VA (from Leesburg, VA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Purcellville. Rolling hills, patched with emerald fields and the darker, more settled green of mature woodlands, define the immediate landscape, their contours softened by the persistent, humid air that often carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The Shenandoah River, a broad, often placid ribbon of pewter-grey water, forms a significant boundary, its banks a mix of rocky outcrops and gentle slopes where sycamores and willows find purchase. In the quiet of late afternoon, the sunlight, filtered through a haze that softens its edges, paints the western faces of these hills in hues of ochre and rose, lending a transient warmth to the enduring permanence of the terrain. The history of Shannondale is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the river that have sustained it for generations. Once part of a larger agricultural domain, its economy has historically been tied to the bounty of its soil, with crops like corn and tobacco having played significant roles in its past. While farming remains a cornerstone, the character of Shannondale has evolved, with a growing appreciation for its scenic beauty and proximity to natural attractions drawing a different kind of life. Small businesses, often family-run, cater to the needs of the residents and the occasional visitor, their storefronts reflecting a quiet resilience. The rhythm of life here is measured, punctuated by the changing seasons and the predictable flow of the Shenandoah, a constant reminder of the forces that have shaped this corner of West Virginia.

About This Shannondale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shannondale, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.217047, -77.807494. 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 Shannondale and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Shannondale includes the ZIP code (25425), telephone area code (304), county seat of Jefferson County (Charles Town), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Shannondale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.