Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, Roanoke (city).
| City | Buena Vista |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Roanoke (city) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.267637 |
| Longitude | -79.925038 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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: 24416.0.
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista and Roanoke (city). Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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. |