Keswick Virginia Map

About Keswick, Virginia

Keswick is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 402. The population density is 74.7 people per km². Keswick is located at 38.0226°N, 78.3592°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22947.

Keswick lies cradled by the rolling Blue Ridge foothills, a landscape where the cultivated fields of Albemarle County give way to the wilder, more rugged terrain. It lies 6.4 miles east of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 94°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north of Lake Monticello. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a testament to the frequent, soft rains that nourish the verdant slopes. Gentle streams, born from springs hidden in the wooded hollows, meander through pastures, their murmurs a constant, understated soundtrack to the quiet mornings. The light, as it filters through the mature oaks and maples that line the roads, paints the scene in shades of emerald and gold, a beauty that feels both ancient and enduring. This corner of Albemarle County boasts a history intertwined with the agricultural traditions of Virginia. While grand estates once dominated the region, the character of Keswick today is shaped by a blend of its past and a more contemporary agrarian spirit, with a focus on viticulture and boutique farming. The local economy draws strength from the surrounding vineyards, their orderly rows a modern counterpoint to the wilder woods, and from the artisanal producers who draw inspiration from the fertile soil. Keswick itself, though small, possesses a palpable sense of place, a quiet dignity that speaks of generations who have worked this land, their stories woven into the very texture of the landscape.

About This Keswick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keswick, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.022639, -78.359175. 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 Keswick and Albemarle County.

Detailed location data for Keswick includes the ZIP code (22947), telephone area code (540), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Albemarle 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 Keswick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.