Winfield West Virginia Map

About Winfield, West Virginia

Winfield is a locality in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,918. The population density is 415.6 people per km². Winfield is located at 38.5331°N, 81.8935°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25213.

Winfield, West Virginia, lies cradled by the rolling hills of Putnam County, where the Kanawha River, a broad, silver ribbon, carves its enduring path. It lies 19.0 miles north-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 312°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-east of Teays Valley. The landscape here is a study in verdant layers, with hardwood forests cloaking the slopes in shades of emerald and deep olive, occasionally giving way to sun-drenched clearings and the cultivated geometry of farmland. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy perfume of rich soil and decaying leaves, a scent that clings to the skin and whispers of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Even in the heart of the small community, the sky feels vast, a canvas for dramatic sunsets that bleed hues of apricot and bruised violet across the western horizon, painting the quiet streets in an ephemeral glow. This corner of West Virginia carries the weight of its industrial past, the echoes of coal mining and the steady hum of manufacturing still resonating in the local consciousness, though the economy has gracefully pivoted towards a more diversified approach, with agriculture and small businesses now forming the backbone of daily life. The Kanawha River, once a vital artery for commerce and industry, remains a picturesque presence, its currents shaping the very rhythm of Winfield. Local traditions run deep, often tied to the bounty of the land and the fellowship of its people, fostering a sense of quiet pride and enduring resilience. While no grand monuments mark its existence, the character of Winfield is etched into the weathered barns, the tidy homes with their welcoming porches, and the genuine warmth of those who call this place home, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the land and its history.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Winfield, 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 Winfield and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Winfield includes the ZIP code (26554), telephone area code (304), county seat of Putnam County (Winfield), and school district assignment (Putnam 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 Winfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.