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Fort Ashby.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs, within Ridge and Valley. Springfield lies about 5.2 miles southeast of Fort Ashby by reference-point distance.

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View north along West Virginia Route 28 (Washington Street) at West Virginia State Route 46 (Green Street) in Fort Ashby, Mineral County, West Virginia
A VIEW OF THE AREA

View north along West Virginia Route 28 (Washington Street) at West Virginia State Route 46 (Green Street) in Fort Ashby, Mineral County, West Virginia

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THE SETTINGNorthern Dissected Ridges and Knobs
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMineral County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Fort Ashby on the map

THE FORT ASHBY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs setting.

Fort Ashby CDP has 3.31 square miles of land in Mineral County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Fort Ashby and Mineral County

Fort Ashby is associated with Mineral 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.

Mineral County

Fort Ashby by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within Fort Ashby, or 1.1% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points higher than the 0.4% recorded for Mineral County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Fort Ashby CDP has 2.5 times the land area of nearby Springfield CDP (1.34 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Fort Ashby land.

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

01

Separate Fort Ashby’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs setting

Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Springfield

Springfield is 5.2 miles southeast of the Fort Ashby 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.

Fort Ashby 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 FORT ASHBY

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.4924° N, 78.7722° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Fort Ashby ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Mineral

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 Mineral ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Fort Ashby 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

Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ridge and Valley 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 Fort Ashby.

Springfield lies about 5.2 miles southeast of Fort Ashby by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Fort Ashby in context

NSEWSpringfield · 5.2 miles1Green Spring · 7.6 miles2Wiley Ford · 8.5 miles3Carpendale · 9.4 miles4Romney · 10.2 miles5Ridgeley · 10.3 miles6OUTER RING: 10.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Springfield5.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Green Spring7.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Wiley Ford8.5 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Carpendale9.4 mi · town
  5. 5
    Romney10.2 mi · city
  6. 6
    Ridgeley10.3 mi · town
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 Fort Ashby
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 Fort Ashby?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Mineral County. Fort Ashby’s 3.31 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Fort Ashby property in Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs?+

No. Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Fort Ashby 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 Springfield as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.2 miles southeast of Fort Ashby’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 Fort Ashby?+

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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Your land in Fort Ashby.
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