Maitland, West Virginia
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  Maitland Location within the state of West Virginia  Maitland Maitland (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°25′43″N 81°33′05″W / 37.42861°N 81.55139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555027[1] |
Maitland is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Maitland is located on U.S. Route 52, 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Welch.
The elevation of Maitland is approximately 1,328 to 1,330 feet above sea level.
In the early 2000s (2001–2002), Maitland experienced severe flooding along the Elkhorn River, which resulted in the destruction of more than half of the community and the removal of several homes.[2]
History
Maitland was named by a mine official for unknown reasons.[3]
References
- ^ "Maitland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Dewitz, Travis (January 25, 2014). "Video of The Rise and Fall of Coal in McDowell County, West Virginia". Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 398.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |