Buchanan Virginia Map
Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, Botetourt County.
Interactive Map of Buchanan, Virginia
| City | Buchanan |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Botetourt |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.527357 |
| Longitude | -79.679761 |
| Population | 1,367 |
| Density | 226.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Buchanan, Virginia
Buchanan is a locality in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,367. The population density is 226.2 people per km². Buchanan is located at 37.5274°N, 79.6798°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24066.
Buchanan rests in a broad valley, a place where the James River bends with a patient strength, carving its way through the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 22.8 miles north-east of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 39°T), and is situated 19.3 miles north-east of Hollins. The land here rises in a series of rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of deciduous forests that shift through the seasons, from the vibrant emerald of spring to the fiery hues of autumn. Along the riverbanks, the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the lifeblood that flows through this landscape. The sky above Buchanan, especially in the late afternoon, can turn a remarkable shade of bruised plum, softening the edges of the mountains and casting a warm, golden glow on the scattered farmsteads and the quiet streets of the village. The history of Buchanan is deeply entwined with the very river that defines it, a vital artery for trade and travel since its earliest days. Once a bustling hub for the timber industry, the rhythmic clang of axes and the rumble of logging wagons have long since faded, replaced by the gentle hum of a community that now finds its livelihood in agriculture and a growing tourism drawn by the river’s recreational appeal. Local farms, many still worked by families whose roots stretch back generations, offer up their bounty of produce, a testament to the enduring fertility of the valley floor. The old railroad bed, now a popular trail, whispers tales of a different era, a pathway that once connected Buchanan to the wider world, now serving a more leisurely purpose for walkers and cyclists who come to appreciate the quiet grandeur of this corner of Botetourt County.
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About This Buchanan Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Buchanan, 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 Buchanan and Botetourt County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Buchanan 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 Buchanan 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. |
