Cumberland Virginia Map

About Cumberland, Virginia

Cumberland is a locality in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 365. The population density is 33.8 people per km². Cumberland is located at 37.4987°N, 78.2575°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23040.

Cumberland occupies a stretch of the Virginia Piedmont where the land settles into a rhythmic pattern of thick timber and quiet, sun-drenched clearings. It lies 29.9 miles south of Lake Monticello, VA (from Lake Monticello, VA: bearing 171°T), and is situated 15.6 miles north-northeast of Farmville. Little Bear Creek cuts a narrow, winding path through the soil, its waters reflecting the canopy of trees that press close to the banks. Beyond these woodlands, the horizon remains vast and understated, occasionally offering a faint, hazy suggestion of the Blue Ridge Mountains far to the west. The air here carries a heavy, earthy scent of pine and loam, particularly in the reaches of Cumberland State Forest, where the dense shade keeps the ground cool even when the afternoon sun warms the open fields. A short distance away, the still surface of Bear Creek Lake acts as a mirror for the changing sky, providing a focal point for the quietude that defines the terrain.

Cumberland maintains a steady, deliberate pace that honors a legacy of agricultural labor and the quiet endurance of the surrounding landscape. The local economy remains tethered to the timber and soil, a continuation of the industrious spirit that characterized the early settlements of the region. Much of the daily life revolves around the rhythms of the nearby Cumberland State Forest, which serves as both a primary natural resource and a sanctuary for those who walk its trails. The architecture and the disposition of the residents reflect a long-standing familiarity with the land, favoring a sturdy, unadorned utility over pretense. Even as the modern world shifts, Cumberland persists as a place where the history of the soil is held in high regard, and the quiet labor of the day is measured by the slow turn of the seasons.

About This Cumberland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cumberland, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.498721, -78.257515. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Cumberland includes the ZIP code (23040), telephone area code (804), county seat of Cumberland County (Cumberland), and school district assignment (Cumberland County Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.