Altavista Virginia Map
Altavista, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Altavista, Campbell County.
Interactive Map of Altavista, Virginia
| City | Altavista |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Campbell |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.111809 |
| Longitude | -79.285579 |
| Population | 3,342 |
| Density | 241.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Altavista, Virginia
Altavista is a locality in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,342. The population density is 241.8 people per km². Altavista is located at 37.1118°N, 79.2856°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24517.
Altavista unfolds across a gentle landscape, where the broad, fertile fields of Campbell County meet the rolling foothills that hint at the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. It lies 22.3 miles south-south-west of Lynchburg, VA (from Lynchburg, VA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 1.5 miles north-north-east of Hurt. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated greens and browns, stitched together by hedgerows and the occasional stand of mature oaks, their branches reaching like ancient arms toward the often-bright Virginia sky. The air carries the clean scent of soil and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of blooming crops. Main Street, the heart of Altavista, offers a straightforward collection of storefronts, modest in their architecture but bustling with the quiet energy of everyday life, the kind of place where faces become familiar and a wave from a passing car is a common courtesy. The history of Altavista is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of this region, with tobacco and later textiles forming the backbone of its economy for generations. The legacy of these industries is still visible in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring spirit of its people, many of whom trace their families back to the earliest settlers who recognized the promise of this land. The Staunton River, a vital artery for transportation and lifeblood for the surrounding farms, flows nearby, its presence a constant murmur in the background of the town's existence. Altavista retains a character that is both grounded and forward-looking, a place that respects its past while embracing the possibilities of the future, a quiet testament to enduring rural American life.
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About This Altavista Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Altavista, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Altavista and Campbell County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Altavista is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Altavista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
