Heathsville Virginia Map

About Heathsville, Virginia

Heathsville is a locality in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 98. The population density is 9.8 people per km². Heathsville is located at 37.9176°N, 76.4722°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22473.

Heathsville rests in the quiet embrace of Northumberland County, Virginia, a place where the land exhales a slow, verdant breath. It lies 14.3 miles south-south-west of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 204°T), and is situated 14.9 miles south-south-west of Ridge. The terrain here is a gentle yielding of fields and woodlands, the soil a rich, dark loam that speaks of ages of cultivation and the slow decay of fallen leaves. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, stand sentry over pastures where cattle graze with a placid, unhurried grace. The air carries the faint, sweet tang of pine and the distant, salty whisper of the Potomac River, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, warm shadows that stretch across the roads like liquid gold, imbuing the landscape with a contemplative, almost sacred stillness. The history of Heathsville is as deeply rooted as the venerable trees that dot its landscape, a legacy woven from the threads of colonial ambition and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a bustling hub for the tobacco trade, its fortunes have ebbed and flowed with the tides of agriculture and commerce. Today, the local economy still leans on the bounty of the land and the adjacent waterways, with farming and fishing providing a livelihood for many. The historic courthouse, a silent witness to generations of local governance, stands as a proud landmark, its red brick weathered but resolute. While modern life has brought its conveniences, a distinct cultural character persists in Heathsville, a palpable sense of continuity that honors its past while embracing the quiet rhythm of the present.

About This Heathsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Heathsville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.917632, -76.472174. 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 Heathsville and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Heathsville includes the ZIP code (22473), telephone area code (540), county seat of Northumberland County (Heathsville), and school district assignment (Northumberland 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 Heathsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.