Blacksburg Virginia Map

About Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg is a locality in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States. Blacksburg is located at 37.8187°N, 79.3192°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24061.

Blacksburg rises from the rolling terrain of the New River Valley, a place where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their gentle, westward fade. It lies 26.5 miles south-south-west of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 211°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-north-east of Lexington. The air here, particularly in the early autumn, carries the crisp scent of drying leaves and distant woodsmoke, a testament to the surrounding forests of oak and maple that paint the hillsides in hues of ochre and rust. Wide, open fields, often dotted with grazing cattle, stretch towards the horizon, their green pastures catching the slanted afternoon sun, while the town itself congregates around a central academic heart, its architecture a blend of sturdy brick and more modern structures, reflecting the ebb and flow of its enduring educational mission. The light here, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, possesses a peculiar, almost luminous quality, illuminating the textures of the land and the weathered facades of older buildings with a soft, golden glow. This is a locality defined by its intellectual pulse, anchored by a major university that shapes its economy and imbues its streets with a youthful energy. The local economy, beyond the university's considerable influence, has historically drawn strength from agriculture, with farms still dotting the landscape, and a burgeoning tech sector that has found fertile ground in the skilled workforce. Blacksburg’s story is intertwined with the development of higher education in the region, a narrative of growth and innovation that has sustained it through changing times. The presence of students and faculty creates a vibrant cultural scene, a constant influx of new ideas and perspectives that mingle with the traditions of a place that remembers its agricultural roots, a unique blend that gives Blacksburg its distinctive character.

About This Blacksburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blacksburg, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.818744, -79.319201. 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 Blacksburg and Rockbridge County.

Detailed location data for Blacksburg includes the ZIP code (24416), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Rockbridge County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Montgomery County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blacksburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.