This beautifully detailed map of Welch, 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 Welch 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 Welch, West Virginia
On this map you'll find Hemphill, Maitland, McDowell Street, Virginia Avenue, Stewart Street, Riverside Drive, Coney Island Road, South Tug Street, Maple Avenue, Beech Street, Edmore Village Road, Central Avenue, and more. Each red shape is a building, so zoom in on the preview and look for yours.
Every town has a first chapter, and Welch is no exception. The West Virginia Encyclopedia puts it this way: "On January 12, 1911, fire destroyed two blocks of downtown Welch. On August 1, 1921, the courthouse steps were the site of the assassinations of Sid Hatfeid and Ed Chambers, prompting the Armed Miners March on Logan and the Battle of Blair Mountain ."
Welch is a city in McDowell County. The Census Bureau counted 3,590 people here in 2020.
Take a closer look at the Welch 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 WELCH WEST VIRGINIA" with 37°26' NORTH 81°35' WEST.
Hang it in the hallway, the office or the cabin, or give it to someone who left Welch and still calls it home. Open the preview and look for a street you know. See sizes and frames for the Welch map.
