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Kingwood.

Its Census reference point is in Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use, within Central Appalachians. Albright lies about 2.8 miles northeast of Kingwood by reference-point distance.

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

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James Clark McGrew House, 109 E. Main St. Kingwood, West Virginia
A VIEW OF THE AREA

James Clark McGrew House, 109 E. Main St. Kingwood, West Virginia

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THE SETTINGUplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPreston County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Kingwood on the map

THE KINGWOOD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use setting.

Kingwood city has 2.43 square miles of land in Preston County. Its Census reference point is in Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use, 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

Kingwood and Preston County

Kingwood is associated with Preston 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.

Preston County

Kingwood by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Kingwood, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 0.4% recorded for Preston County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Kingwood city has 10.5 times the land area of nearby Albright town (0.23 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Kingwood 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 Kingwood

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

02

Read the Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use setting

Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use 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 Albright

Albright is 2.8 miles northeast of the Kingwood 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.

Kingwood 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 KINGWOOD

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.4720° N, 79.6822° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Kingwood ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Kingwood

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 Kingwood ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Preston

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 Preston ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Kingwood 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

Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use

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 Kingwood.

Albright lies about 2.8 miles northeast of Kingwood by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Kingwood in context

NSEWAlbright · 2.8 miles1Tunnelton · 6.5 miles2Reedsville · 6.8 miles3Arthurdale · 7.4 miles4Terra Alta · 7.6 miles5Masontown · 8.3 miles6OUTER RING: 8.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Albright2.8 mi · town
  2. 2
    Tunnelton6.5 mi · town
  3. 3
    Reedsville6.8 mi · town
  4. 4
    Arthurdale7.4 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Terra Alta7.6 mi · town
  6. 6
    Masontown8.3 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 Kingwood
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 Kingwood?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Preston County. Kingwood’s 2.43 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Kingwood property in Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use?+

No. Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Kingwood 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 Albright as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.8 miles northeast of Kingwood’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 Kingwood?+

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 Kingwood.
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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