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Hinton.

Its Census reference point is in Forested Hills and Mountains, within Central Appalachians. Shady Spring lies about 11.7 miles west of Hinton by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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

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

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Land around Hinton, West Virginia from above

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THE SETTINGForested Hills and Mountains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSummers County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Hinton on the map

THE HINTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Forested Hills and Mountains setting.

Hinton city has 2.24 square miles of land in Summers 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

Hinton and Summers County

Hinton is associated with Summers 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.

Summers County

Hinton by land and water

The Census records 0.79 square miles of water within Hinton, or 26.2% of its total area. It is 24.2 percentage points higher than the 1.9% recorded for Summers County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Hinton city has 36.1% of the land area of nearby Shady Spring CDP (6.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Hinton land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Hinton

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Hinton. Check the Summers County geography against the actual property location.

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 Shady Spring

Shady Spring is 11.7 miles west of the Hinton 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.

Hinton 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 HINTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.6746° N, 80.8811° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Hinton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Hinton

Use this municipal 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 City Of Hinton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Summers

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 Summers ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Hinton data

View Census information selected by this city’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 Hinton.

Shady Spring lies about 11.7 miles west of Hinton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Hinton in context

NSEWShady Spring · 11.7 miles1Ghent · 12.9 miles2Meadow Bridge · 12.9 miles3Alderson · 13.6 miles4Daniels · 14 miles5Beaver · 15.6 miles6OUTER RING: 15.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Shady Spring11.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Ghent12.9 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Meadow Bridge12.9 mi · town
  4. 4
    Alderson13.6 mi · town
  5. 5
    Daniels14 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Beaver15.6 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 Hinton
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 Hinton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Summers County. Hinton’s 2.24 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Hinton property in Forested Hills and Mountains?+

No. Forested Hills and Mountains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Hinton 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 Shady Spring as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 11.7 miles west of Hinton’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 Hinton?+

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 Hinton.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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