Goodview Virginia Map

About Goodview, Virginia

Goodview is a locality in Bedford County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Goodview is located at 37.2143°N, 79.7250°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24095.

Goodview lies where the rolling hills of Bedford County begin to deepen their shadows. It lies 12.5 miles east-south-east of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 108°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of North Shore. The landscape here is a gentle invitation to pause, a place where the Shenandoah Valley’s broad strokes soften into a more intimate composition of woodlands and fields. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil. The topography rises and falls with a quiet persistence, suggesting streams and hidden hollows that might beckon a wanderer, while the sky overhead often presents a vast, clear canvas that can shift from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight. This particular stretch of Virginia holds a history rooted in the land, where farming, particularly tobacco and later cattle, has long been the bedrock of its economy. The echoes of past generations are palpable in the weathered barns and stone fences that still punctuate the countryside, remnants of a time when sustenance was drawn directly from the soil. Goodview's identity is also shaped by its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, a constant, majestic backdrop that influences everything from local weather patterns to the very rhythm of life, a rhythm that feels unhurried, allowing for the simple appreciation of the natural world and neighborly connection.

About This Goodview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goodview, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.214307, -79.725034. 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 Goodview and Bedford County.

Detailed location data for Goodview includes the ZIP code (24095), telephone area code (540), county seat of Bedford County (Bedford), 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 Goodview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.