Allison Gap Virginia Map
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Interactive Map of Allison Gap, Virginia
| City | Allison Gap |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Smyth County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.899778 |
| Longitude | -81.786853 |
| Population | 610 |
| Density | 89.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 24370 |
| Area Code | 276 |
| County Seat | Marion |
| School District | Smyth County Public Schools |
About Allison Gap, Virginia
Allison Gap is a locality in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 610. The population density is 89.6 people per km². Allison Gap is located at 36.8998°N, 81.7869°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24370.Allison Gap occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the steady, rhythmic persistence of the Robertson Branch as it carves through the terrain. It lies 30.7 miles northeast of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 8.4 miles northwest of Chilhowie.
The landscape surrounding Allison Gap holds a rugged character, characterized by the proximity of the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area, which blankets the immediate vicinity in dense, protected forest. To the north, the terrain dips into the secluded basin of Little Dry Cove, where the air retains a heavy, mineral coolness long after the sun has retreated behind the trees. A few miles away, the waters of Laurel Bed Lake mirror the shifting sky, providing a stillness that contrasts with the more active, wandering paths of the Blue Grass Trail. When the light turns amber in the late afternoon, the shadows of the Appalachian Mountains loom against the distant horizon, anchoring the perspective of the entire valley in a vast, geologic permanence.
The history of Allison Gap remains tied to the extraction and movement of resources, a legacy that informs the industrious, practical nature of the local economy. Hardwood stands and the remnants of mineral-rich soil speak to an era when the land was worked for timber and subterranean yields, shaping the patterns of settlement that persist today. Life in Allison Gap moves with a measured, deliberate pace, where the sound of water moving over stones in the Robertson Branch often serves as the primary clock for the day. Residents navigate the intersection of tradition and the quiet demands of modern life, maintaining a culture that values the solitary, grounded experience of living close to the forest edge.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Redrock Mtn State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 306° NW
- Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 204° SW
- Laurel Bed Lake Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 4.0 mi, 341° N
- The Channels State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 9.0 mi, 247° SW
- Appalachian Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 9.8 mi, 359° N
- Broadway Cinemas (Cinema) — 11.7 mi, 008° N
- Hungry Mother State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 093° E
- Walker's Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.7 mi, 088° E
- Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.8 mi, 154° SE · 155k acres
- Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 14.6 mi, 164° S · 733k acres
- Seng Mountain National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 15.1 mi, 144° SE
- The Lincoln Theater (Theatre) — 15.5 mi, 107° E
- Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 15.6 mi, 271° W
- Dedicated To All The Veterans of Russell County (Monument) — 15.7 mi, 271° W
- In Remembrance to the Veterans of Russel County S. Hughes Melton Medical Doctor (Monument) — 15.8 mi, 271° W
- Courthouse Common Soldier, 1914 (Public Artwork) — 16.2 mi, 270° W
- Barter Theatre Stage II (Theatre) — 16.7 mi, 218° SW
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 18.3 mi, 181° S · 110k acres
- Where Trails Cross (Attraction) — 18.6 mi, 179° S
- Historic Crab Orchard Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 038° NE
- Lewis Fork Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.4 mi, 146° SE · 6,075 acres
- Raccoon Branch Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.6 mi, 123° SE · 4,225 acres
- Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 19.8 mi, 181° S · 662k acres
- Climbing Tree Theather (Cinema) — 22.8 mi, 044° NE
- Big Pinnacle (Attraction) — 24.1 mi, 140° SE
- St. Paul Small Art Gallery (Gallery) — 29.0 mi, 271° W
- Welcome Center and Museum (Museum) — 29.9 mi, 182° S
- Paramount Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 30.4 mi, 226° SW
- Bristol Caverns (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 217° SW
- Cape Coalwood (Historic Ruins) — 34.7 mi, 010° N
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About This Allison Gap Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Allison Gap, Virginia. Coordinates: 36.899778, -81.786853. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Allison Gap includes the ZIP code (24370), telephone area code (276), county seat of Smyth County (Marion), and school district assignment (Smyth County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
