West Milford West Virginia Map

About West Milford, West Virginia

West Milford is a locality in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 591. The population density is 381.5 people per km². West Milford is located at 39.2009°N, 80.4043°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26451.

West Milford lies where the rolling hills of Harrison County begin to soften their dramatic contours, giving way to a gentler, more welcoming landscape. It lies 38.1 miles south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 219°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-west of Clarksburg. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent that mingles with the distant murmur of unseen streams. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a rich tapestry of greens, dominate the surrounding terrain, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to echo the quiet passage of time. Small farms, their fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, punctuate the wooded expanse, lending a sense of cultivated order to the wilder beauty of the region. The light at dusk often spills in long, golden shafts through the trees, bathing the scattered homes and barns in a warm, ephemeral glow. The story of West Milford is one of resourceful pioneers who recognized the potential of this fertile land. While coal mining once pulsed through the veins of the wider region, West Milford itself has always held a more pastoral character, its economy rooted in agriculture and the quiet industry of its residents. The nearby West Fork River, though not directly touching the heart of West Milford, has historically played a vital role, its tributaries and the general watershed shaping the local topography and providing sustenance. Though no grand monuments mark its history, the enduring spirit of West Milford is visible in the well-tended gardens, the sturdy, unpretentious homes, and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors who understand the subtle, enduring charm of this particular corner of West Virginia.

About This West Milford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Milford, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.200924, -80.404258. 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 West Milford and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for West Milford includes the ZIP code (26451), telephone area code (304), county seat of Harrison County (Clarksburg), and school district assignment (Harrison 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 West Milford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.