Castleton Virginia Map

About Castleton, Virginia

Castleton is a locality in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Castleton is located at 38.6060°N, 78.1067°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22716.

Castleton rests in a fold of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where ancient hills wear cloaks of oak and hickory, their slopes descending into valleys etched by time and water. It lies 30.6 miles west-south-west of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 250°T), and is situated 10.9 miles north-north-west of Culpeper. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a palpable quietude broken only by the murmur of streams and the distant call of a hawk circling high above. The landscape is a testament to a geological past, with rocky outcrops and weathered stone peeking through the verdant growth, hinting at the enduring strength of the land. Even on the brightest days, a certain diffused light seems to permeate the woods, softening the edges of the world and lending a dreamlike quality to the rolling terrain. The history of Castleton is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands that have sustained its people for generations. Once a region shaped by agricultural pursuits, the echoes of past harvests can still be perceived in the enduring patterns of the fields. While farming remains a vital thread in the local tapestry, the character of Castleton has also been influenced by its proximity to the Shenandoah Valley, a crossroads of commerce and culture. The quiet diligence of its residents, a legacy of hard work and connection to the soil, defines the pace of life, a deliberate unhurriedness that allows for appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty.

About This Castleton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castleton, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.605955, -78.106666. 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 Castleton and Rappahannock County.

Detailed location data for Castleton includes the ZIP code (22716), telephone area code (540), county seat of Rappahannock County (Washington), and school district assignment. 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 Castleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.