Hayes Virginia Map
Hayes, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hayes, Gloucester County.
Interactive Map of Hayes, Virginia
| City | Hayes |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Gloucester |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.278199 |
| Longitude | -76.50384 |
| Population | 3,200 |
| Density | 120.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Hayes, Virginia
Hayes is a locality in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Hayes is located at 37.2782°N, 76.5038°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23072.
Hayes rests on the western edge of Gloucester County, a place where the land gently slopes toward the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 11.2 miles east of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 1.7 miles north-north-west of Gloucester Point. The landscape here is defined by the slow, deliberate flow of tidal creeks and the broad, sun-drenched expanses of farmland that have been shaped by generations of hands. Live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, stand sentinel over pastures where cattle graze, their forms softened by the hazy, humid air that carries the faint scent of salt and damp earth. As dusk settles, the sky often bleeds into a palette of muted oranges and soft purples, a quiet spectacle that seems to hold the day's warmth long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. The history of Hayes is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the Tidewater region, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that still cultivate corn and soybeans. This area has long been a vital part of the Chesapeake Bay's ecosystem, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the water, though the focus has shifted from large-scale fishing to more diversified local commerce and a growing tourism sector that appreciates its tranquil charm. The quiet character of Hayes is its most distinctive feature, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated less by urgency and more by the changing seasons and the steady pulse of the natural world, a peaceful counterpoint to the bustling cities further afield.
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About This Hayes Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hayes, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hayes and Gloucester County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hayes is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Hayes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
