Bolar Virginia Map
Bolar, 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 Bolar, Bath County.
Interactive Map of Bolar, Virginia
| City | Bolar |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Bath |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.217347 |
| Longitude | -79.676438 |
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 8.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bolar, Virginia
Bolar is a locality in Bath County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Bolar is located at 38.2173°N, 79.6764°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24416.
Bolar rests in a valley where the hills rise with a soft, green inevitability. It lies 33.2 miles west of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 278°T), and is situated 18.6 miles west-north-west of Craigsville. The landscape here is a constant conversation between sky and earth, a place where the ancient bones of the mountains show through the velvet of the deciduous forests. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, warm swathes, illuminating the rough bark of oak and the delicate, almost translucent leaves of younger saplings. The air itself holds a clean, cool scent, a blend of damp earth, pine needles, and the distant, faint sweetness of wild honeysuckle. The terrain is a patient, rolling expanse, punctuated by the occasional steep rise that hints at the deeper geological forces that shaped this corner of Bath County. The history of Bolar is as deeply rooted as the old-growth trees that still stand sentinel on its slopes, a history tied to the very land and its gifts. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the bounty of the soil and the whispers of the water, with farming and the lumber industry providing sustenance and purpose. The gentle murmur of Cow Pasture River, a vital artery for the region, has long dictated the pace of life, its steady flow mirroring the unhurried rhythm of Bolar's days. Though the grand estates and booming industries of yesteryear may have faded, a quiet resilience persists, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this valley home.
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About This Bolar Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bolar, 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 Bolar and Bath County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bolar 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 Bolar 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. |
