This beautifully detailed map of War, West Virginia was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It's a modern aerial view of War in McDowell County, West Virginia, that combines modern data with a vintage aesthetic. The roads feature printed names, and if you look closely you can find your exact house accurately shown in its correct location.
Explore an aerial view of War, West Virginia
On this map you'll find War City Hall, Excelsior, Warriormine, Tennessee Avenue, Main Street, John Branch Road, War Cove Street, Centersville Road, Highland Street, Centerville, Hale Street, Excelsior Heights, and more. Each red shape is a building, so zoom in on the preview and look for yours.
War has a story worth telling. The West Virginia Legislature puts it this way: "Incorporated in 1920 by circuit court. Name derived from War Creek, which runs through the town and which was so named by the settlers about 1788 because of an Indian-settler battle, which occurred near the source of the creek. Formerly known as Miner’s City."
War is a city in McDowell County. The Census Bureau counted 623 people here in 2020.
Take a closer look at the War map
Created by KNOWOL in 2026. The buildings are small red shapes, the roads carry their printed names, and shaded relief shows the shape of the land. The title panel reads "AERIAL VIEW OF WAR WEST VIRGINIA" with 37°18' NORTH 81°41' WEST.
It looks right in a kitchen, an office or a den, and it's a gift for anyone who grew up in War or moved away. Open the preview and find your street. See sizes and frames for the War map.
