Isle of Wight Virginia Map
Isle of Wight, 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 Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County.
Interactive Map of Isle of Wight, Virginia
| City | Isle of Wight |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.907649 |
| Longitude | -76.707735 |
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 8.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Isle of Wight, Virginia
Isle of Wight is a locality in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Isle of Wight is located at 36.9076°N, 76.7077°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23397.
Isle of Wight, a place where the land gently slopes toward the broad shoulders of the James River, possesses a character etched by the persistent murmur of water and the wide, open sky. It lies 14.2 miles north-north-west of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-west of Smithfield. Here, the terrain unfolds in fertile plains, a rich loam that has yielded its bounty for centuries, punctuated by stands of mature oak and pine that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a humid warmth, a tangible weight that softens the edges of the day and lends a hazy, golden hue to the landscape. It is a quiet country, a landscape that feels both ancient and alive, where the persistent hum of insect life forms the soundtrack to the slow passage of time, and the scent of damp earth and pine needles hangs heavy in the air. The history of Isle of Wight is deeply entwined with the earliest stirrings of colonial America, a testament to its enduring agricultural roots. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the land, its fields producing crops that have sustained generations, a legacy visible in the weathered barns and the broad expanses of cultivated earth. The fertile soil, a gift of the river's embrace, has always been the bedrock of life, fostering a culture that values hard work and a deep connection to the earth. While modern industries have found their place, the ghost of the agrarian past still lingers, a quiet presence in the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring spirit of the people who call Isle of Wight home.
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About This Isle of Wight Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Isle of Wight, 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 Isle of Wight and Isle of Wight County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight 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. |
