Dunbar Virginia Map

About Dunbar, Virginia

Dunbar is a locality in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 115. The population density is 112.9 people per km². Dunbar is located at 36.9740°N, 82.7471°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24216.

Dunbar rests in a fold of Wise County, Virginia, where the Appalachian foothills begin their slow, deliberate ascent. It lies 28.1 miles north of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 350°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north of Big Stone Gap. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and browns, a mosaic of dense woodlands that climb the slopes, interspersed with cleared fields and the occasional weathered barn. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of decaying leaves and the promise of distant rain, and the light has a particular softness as it filters through the canopy, painting the winding roads in shifting patterns of shadow and sun. The terrain itself is a constant, gentle reminder of the land's ancient formation, a topography shaped by eons of weathering and slow geological shifts, where streams, mere trickles in drier months, can swell into determined currents after a good downpour. The story of Dunbar is deeply entwined with the veins of coal that lie beneath its soil, a history that has shaped its character and its economy for generations. While the roar of the mines may have softened, the legacy of that industry remains palpable, a quiet strength in the faces of its people and a certain stoicism in the very architecture of the older buildings. The local economy, now a more diversified blend of agriculture and small businesses, still feels the echoes of its past, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Dunbar, like many places in this region, carries a distinctive cultural character, one forged in the shared experiences of hard work, close-knit communities, and a deep-rooted connection to the land that sustains it.

About This Dunbar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunbar, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.973986, -82.747105. 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 Dunbar and Wise County.

Detailed location data for Dunbar includes the ZIP code (24216), telephone area code (276), county seat of Wise County (Wise), and school district assignment (Wise 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 Dunbar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.