Buena Vista Virginia Map

About Buena Vista, Virginia

Buena Vista is a locality in Roanoke (city), Virginia, United States. Buena Vista is located at 37.2676°N, 79.9250°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24416.

Buena Vista unfolds as a place where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to soften their dramatic assertions, yielding to rolling hills and the gentle curve of the Maury River. The landscape here is a study in greens, from the deep emerald of mature forests clinging to the slopes to the vibrant, sun-kissed hues of farmland in the valley floor. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a certain clarity, a coolness that seems to seep from the very stone of the ancient mountains, hinting at the deep, quiet processes of geological time. The character of Buena Vista is one of quiet resilience, a community that has found its footing between the grandeur of the natural world and the practicalities of human endeavor, where the sky often seems a vast, benevolent eye watching over the unfolding days. The history of Buena Vista is intrinsically linked to the Maury River, a vital artery for early commerce and communication that once carried timber and agricultural bounty downstream. The town’s economy has historically found its sustenance in the fertile lands surrounding it, with agriculture playing a significant role, and a later industrial past that saw its mills and factories hum with activity. Today, while some of that industrial echo remains, the spirit of Buena Vista is perhaps best captured by its proximity to the George Washington National Forest, drawing visitors and residents alike to its trails and natural beauty. It is a place where the past whispers in the rustle of leaves and the present unfolds with a steady, unpretentious grace, a distinct corner of Virginia where the mountains meet the river in a harmonious embrace.

About This Buena Vista Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buena Vista, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.267637, -79.925038. 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 Buena Vista and Roanoke (city).

Detailed location data for Buena Vista includes the ZIP code (24013), telephone area code (540), county seat of Roanoke (city), and school district assignment (Buena Vista City 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 Buena Vista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.