West Virginia Map
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Where Is West Virginia?
The State of West Virginia, shown in red on this map, is bounded by Pennsylvania on the north and by Maryland on the northeast. The State is also bordered by Virginia to the southeast, by Ohio to the northwest, and by Kentucky to the southwest.
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West Virginia is the 41st largest state in the United States, covering an area of 24,231 square miles (62,759 square kilometers). The state's population is dispersed across 55 counties.This West Virginia map site features road maps, topographical maps, and relief maps of West Virginia. The detailed, scrollable road map displays West Virginia counties, cities, and towns as well as Interstate, U.S., and West Virginia state highways.
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The detailed West Virginia map and the regional West Virginia map display cities, roads, rivers, and lakes as well as terrain features. The detailed map shows only the state of West Virginia, while the regional map shows West Virginia and the surrounding region. Please be patient while waiting for these large maps to display.
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West Virginia's capital city is Charleston. Most of the state's residents live in Charleston, Wheeling, Morgantown, or Huntington. In 2005, the population of West Virginia was estimated at 1,814,083, which is about 75.5 people per square mile. The state's major interstate highways include I-64, I-77, and I-79. I-64 traverses southern West Virginia from east to west; I-77 crosses the western part of the state from north to south. I-68, I-70, and I-81 also pass through small portions of the state.
West Virginia Topography
West Virginia was named in honor of the English Queen, Elizabeth I, who was known as the "virgin queen". Rugged and mountainous West Virginia projects northward between Ohio and Pennsylvania as well as eastward between Maryland and Virginia. The Ohio River runs along the state's western edge, while the eastern edge touches the Potomac River. Tourist attractions include Harpers Ferry and several limestone caverns.For West Virginia travel and tourism information, visit the official West Virginia tourism site and West Virginia Atlas.
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