Buchanan Virginia Map

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.

About This Buchanan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buchanan, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.527357, -79.679761. 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.

Detailed location data for Buchanan includes the ZIP code (24066), telephone area code (540), county seat of Botetourt County (Fincastle), and school district assignment (Botetourt 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 Buchanan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.