Womelsdorf West Virginia Map
Womelsdorf, 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 Womelsdorf, Randolph County.
Interactive Map of Womelsdorf, West Virginia
| City | Womelsdorf |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Randolph |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.898 |
| Longitude | -79.9637 |
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 217.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Womelsdorf, West Virginia
Womelsdorf is a locality in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 217.2 people per km². Womelsdorf is located at 38.8980°N, 79.9637°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26257.
Womelsdorf lies cradled by the rolling, forested hills of Randolph County, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 50.5 miles south of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 180°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-south-west of Elkins. The land here is a study in verdant textures, with the steep inclines softened by a thick quilt of deciduous trees, their canopies a shifting mosaic of greens under the often-clouded West Virginia sky. Streams, born from the higher elevations, tumble and chatter their way through the valleys, their waters clear and cold, reflecting the sky like slivers of fallen heaven. The character of Womelsdorf is one of quiet resilience, a settlement that has weathered the seasons and the passage of time with a steady, unassuming grace. The history of Womelsdorf is intertwined with the exploitation and eventual retreat of the region's natural resources, a narrative common to many Appalachian communities. Though now largely a place of quietude, its past whispers of logging operations and coal seams that once pulsed with a different kind of life, shaping the very contours of the land and the livelihoods of its people. Today, the economy of Womelsdorf is a modest affair, relying on small-scale agriculture and the steady work found in nearby county seats, a far cry from the industrial hum of generations past. Yet, a distinctive spirit persists, a deep connection to the land and a neighborly warmth that defines the rhythm of life in this secluded corner of West Virginia.
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About This Womelsdorf Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Womelsdorf, 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 Womelsdorf and Randolph County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Womelsdorf 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 Womelsdorf 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. |
