Geography left|thumb|250px|Richwood is situated in a valley located in the Appalachian Mountains. Richwood is located at (38.223637, -80.536676). The Cherry River is formed at Richwood by the confluence of its north and south forks. Some of the city is relatively flat bottom land located along the river valley while neighborhoods are located on steep adjoining hillsides.
geography left|thumb|250px|richwood is situated in a valley located in the appalachian mountains richwood is located at (38223637 -80536676) the cherry river is formed at richwood by the confluence of its north and south forks some of the city is relatively flat bottom land located along the river valley while neighborhoods are located on steep adjoining hillsides