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St. Albans West Virginia Map

Explore St. Albans, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of St. Albans, West Virginia

How to Use This St. Albans, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for St. Albans, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to St. Albans.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	St. Albans
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Kanawha County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.37937
Longitude	-81.819166
Population	10,861
Density	1160.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	25177
Area Code	304
County Seat	Charleston
School District	Kanawha County School District

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About St. Albans, West Virginia

St. Albans is a locality in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of 10,861. The population density is 1160.0 people per km². St. Albans is located at 38.3794°N, 81.8192°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. St. Albans is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 25177.

St. Albans occupies a corridor of land where the earth rises into gentle, forested folds that suggest the distant presence of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 6.5 miles west of South Charleston, WV (from South Charleston, WV: bearing 277°T), and is situated 7.7 miles southeast of Teays Valley. The landscape finds its rhythm along the banks of the Kanawha River, which carves a steady, wide path through the terrain. Residents often find quiet refuge at Baier Street Park, a local space that serves as a green anchor for the surrounding neighborhood. A short distance away, Dutch Hollow creates a natural basin that traps the morning mist, while the nearby Lower Falls provides a rhythmic, percussive soundtrack to the local geography. Even the light seems to linger longer over the water, turning the surface of the river into a ribbon of polished pewter during the cooling hours of dusk.

St. Albans emerged from early settlement patterns that favored the fertile, river-adjacent soil, eventually growing into a hub defined by the coal and rail industries that once pulsed through the regional economy. These industrial roots left behind a legacy of resilience, as the town transitioned from a resource-dependent outpost to a place with a diverse, modern workforce. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely faded, the infrastructure remains as a silent reminder of the labor that built the region’s prosperity. Nearby, the resources of Kanawha State Forest continue to draw those who appreciate the vast, timbered expanse that defines the character of the broader state. The local economy now balances these historical echoes with a steady, quiet commerce that reflects the needs of a modern, landlocked population.

St. Albans maintains a distinctive cultural identity, shaped by the steady, unpretentious pace of life that defines the inland valleys. Landmarks like the historic Coal River Bridge stand as a testament to the town's connection to the past, while the proximity to the Midland Trail offers a path for those looking to explore the historic arteries of the region. Local culture is frequently highlighted by community gatherings and seasonal events that bring neighbors together under the canopy of local hardwoods. Notable figures such as the celebrated athlete Randy Moss have roots in the area, carrying the spirit of the region into the national consciousness. Whether spending a warm afternoon at Lake Chaweva or engaging in the civic life of the main streets, the people of St. Albans cultivate a sense of belonging that feels as grounded as the soil itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Saint Albans City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 158° S
St. Albans City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 158° S
Coal River Access (State Resource Management Area) — 2.0 mi, 266° W
Indian Rock (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 340° N
Coal River Pas (State Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 200° S
Burial Atendants (Public Artwork) — 6.7 mi, 096° E
Amherst/Plymouth Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.7 mi, 356° N
Kanawha State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 8.0 mi, 143° SE
Shoney's Big Boy Museum (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 096° E
Hilbert Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.0 mi, 209° SW
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 9.2 mi, 352° N
Elk City Playhouse (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 097° E
Charleston Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 9.9 mi, 104° E
Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 104° E
Bear Wood Company (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 102° E
Annex Gallery (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 101° E
WV market gallery (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 102° E
State Capitol (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 101° E
Park Place Stadium Cinema 11 (Cinema) — 10.3 mi, 100° E
World War 2 (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 101° E
Walker Theatre (Theatre) — 10.5 mi, 102° E
Nature preserve (Viewpoint) — 11.1 mi, 115° SE
Winfield Pool Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.2 mi, 334° NW
University of Charleston Stadium (Stadium) — 11.3 mi, 102° E
Frankenberger Art Gallery (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 106° E
West Virginia State Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 104° E
Train tunnel (Historic Ruins) — 23.5 mi, 090° E
Beech Fork State Park (State Park) — 27.5 mi, 259° W
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 35.0 mi, 351° N · 6,562 acres
Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 35.8 mi, 316° NW · 243k acres

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