Gargatha Virginia Map

About Gargatha, Virginia

Gargatha is a locality in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 564. The population density is 76.2 people per km². Gargatha is located at 37.8001°N, 75.5980°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23421.

Gargatha rests on a peninsula of land, where the Chesapeake Bay’s salt-laced breath mingles with the subtler scent of pine and marsh grass. It lies 26.3 miles south-south-west of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 200°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-east of Accomac. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and broad horizons, the sky a vast canvas that shifts from the pearly gray of dawn to the fiery hues of sunset. Cypress knees stand sentinel in the shallow, brackish waters that fringe the land, their gnarled forms reflecting a patient resilience. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, punctuated only by the distant cry of gulls and the whisper of wind through the reeds. The history of Gargatha is as much a part of its character as the tides that shape its shores. Once, this area was a vital artery for the oyster trade, the bounty of the bay a cornerstone of its economy. Evidence of that past can still be found in the weathered pilings that jut from the water and the quiet, enduring homes that speak of generations who made their living from the sea. Today, while tourism has found a foothold, a strong connection to the maritime heritage remains, a quiet pride in the resilience and resourcefulness that have always defined Gargatha.

About This Gargatha Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gargatha, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.800127, -75.597984. 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 Gargatha and Accomack County.

Detailed location data for Gargatha includes the ZIP code (23421), telephone area code (757), county seat of Accomack County (Accomac), and school district assignment (Accomack 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 Gargatha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.