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Crab Orchard.

Its Census reference point is in Forested Hills and Mountains, within Central Appalachians. MacArthur lies about 1.6 miles east of Crab Orchard by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Crab Orchard, West Virginia
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Crab Orchard, West Virginia · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Crab Orchard, West Virginia from above

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THE SETTINGForested Hills and Mountains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRaleigh County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Crab Orchard on the map

THE CRAB ORCHARD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Forested Hills and Mountains setting.

Crab Orchard CDP has 2.25 square miles of land in Raleigh County. Its Census reference point is in Forested Hills and Mountains, within Central Appalachians.

A rugged, deeply cut plateau of sandstone, shale and related rocks supports extensive forest. High hills and low mountains distinguish this Appalachian landscape from smoother neighboring regions.

Regional context: Central Appalachians ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Crab Orchard and Raleigh County

Crab Orchard is associated with Raleigh County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Raleigh County

Crab Orchard by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Crab Orchard, or 0.3% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.7% recorded for Raleigh County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Crab Orchard CDP has 77.4% of the land area of nearby MacArthur CDP (2.91 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Crab Orchard land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Crab Orchard’s place name from its government

Crab Orchard is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Crab Orchard address as city approval. Raleigh County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Forested Hills and Mountains setting

Forested Hills and Mountains belongs to Central Appalachians. How much of the tract is on ridge tops or valley sides, and what records identify the approach road and usable areas?

03

Check the route, beyond MacArthur

MacArthur is 1.6 miles east of the Crab Orchard reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Crab Orchard resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CRAB ORCHARD

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.7410° N, 81.2308° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Crab Orchard ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Raleigh

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Raleigh ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Crab Orchard data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Forested Hills and Mountains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Appalachians context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional West Virginia landowner resources

West Virginia Flood Tool

State-supported interactive flood mapping for property and access review.

WVDEP mapping resources

Official environmental, mining, and natural-resource mapping applications.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Crab Orchard.

MacArthur lies about 1.6 miles east of Crab Orchard by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Crab Orchard in context

NSEWMacArthur · 1.6 miles1Mabscott · 2.2 miles2Sophia · 2.6 miles3Glen White · 2.8 miles4Eccles · 3.4 miles5Raleigh · 3.5 miles6OUTER RING: 3.5 MILES
  1. 1
    MacArthur1.6 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Mabscott2.2 mi · town
  3. 3
    Sophia2.6 mi · town
  4. 4
    Glen White2.8 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Eccles3.4 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Raleigh3.5 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within West Virginia; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Crab Orchard
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Crab Orchard?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Raleigh County. Crab Orchard’s 2.25 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Crab Orchard property in Forested Hills and Mountains?+

No. Forested Hills and Mountains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Crab Orchard boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use MacArthur as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.6 miles east of Crab Orchard’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Crab Orchard?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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