Breaks Virginia Map

About Breaks, Virginia

Breaks is a locality in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 208. The population density is 63.9 people per km². Breaks is located at 37.2959°N, 82.2810°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24607.

Breaks unfolds in a rugged embrace of the Cumberland Mountains, where ancient peaks rise sharply from the earth, their forested slopes a deep, verdant hue that shifts with the seasons. It lies 48.7 miles north of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 354°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east of Elkhorn City. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of pine and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds this place. Narrow valleys cradle the land, their bottoms carved by the persistent work of water, and the sky, when visible between the towering ridges, seems a more precious, intense blue. Even the sunlight feels different, filtering through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, casting long shadows that deepen the sense of seclusion and quiet fortitude. This is a land shaped by coal, its history etched into the very contours of the hills and the resilient spirit of its people. For generations, the economy of Breaks has been tied to the earth's dark bounty, a legacy that resonates in the weathered faces and the stories passed down through families. The Clinch River, a silver ribbon winding through the landscape, offers a different kind of sustenance, its cool waters a balm and a source of quiet recreation. While the echoes of mining past are undeniable, a new chapter is being written, one that looks to the natural splendor and the enduring strength of community in Breaks for its future.

About This Breaks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Breaks, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.295942, -82.280976. 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 Breaks and Dickenson County.

Detailed location data for Breaks includes the ZIP code (24607), telephone area code (276), county seat of Dickenson County (Clintwood), and school district assignment (Buchanan 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 Breaks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.