Washington West Virginia Map
Washington, 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 Washington, Wood County.
Interactive Map of Washington, West Virginia
| City | Washington |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Wood |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.261186 |
| Longitude | -81.671796 |
| Population | 1,139 |
| Density | 102.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Washington, West Virginia
Washington is a locality in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,139. The population density is 102.6 people per km². Washington is located at 39.2612°N, 81.6718°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26181.
Washington is a place where the land itself seems to breathe a quiet resignation. It lies 5.9 miles west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 266°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-west of Vienna. Rolling hills, softened by generations of cultivation and punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple, define the immediate landscape, their slopes often veiled in the morning mist that drifts in from the Ohio River Valley. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the distant sweetness of honeysuckle. Small farms, their barns weathered to a familiar grey, dot the terrain, their fields a patchwork of greens and golds that shift with the seasons. The character of Washington is one of unassuming resilience, a quiet strength found in the steady rhythm of life lived close to the earth, where the sky feels vast and the horizon promises little but more of the same comforting, familiar pattern. The history of Washington is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of American industry and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a vital hub for the timber and coal industries, remnants of that past are still visible in the landscape – old railroad grades now overgrown with wild growth, and the echoes of a time when the clang of machinery was a constant soundtrack. The local economy, while diversified, still holds a connection to the land, with agriculture playing a significant role alongside small businesses that serve the surrounding communities. Though no grand monuments rise here, there is a quiet dignity to Washington, a sense of continuity born from families who have worked this land for generations, their lives shaped by the predictable cycles of nature and the shared experiences of a close-knit community.
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About This Washington Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Washington, 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 Washington and Wood County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Washington 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 Washington 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. |
