Switzer, WV
- Elevation
- 734 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Switzer is a small mountain community of roughly 600 residents tucked along Island Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. Following Route 44 through the Appalachian hills, it has a quiet, rural feel shaped by over a century of coal-mining heritage. Daily life here moves at a relaxed pace, with wooded hillsides providing a scenic backdrop throughout the seasons. Residents enjoy a peaceful setting while staying just a short drive from the shops, schools, and healthcare services in nearby Logan.
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