Low Moor Virginia Map
Low Moor, 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 Low Moor, Alleghany County.
Interactive Map of Low Moor, Virginia
| City | Low Moor |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Alleghany |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.788738 |
| Longitude | -79.883664 |
| Population | 430 |
| Density | 135.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Low Moor, Virginia
Low Moor is a locality in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 430. The population density is 135.4 people per km². Low Moor is located at 37.7887°N, 79.8837°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24474.
Low Moor breathes the crisp, high-country air that carves through the Allegheny Mountains. It lies 35.5 miles north-north-east of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east of Covington. The landscape here is a study in verdant slopes and shadowed hollows, where the rolling hills, dressed in the deep greens of mature oak and pine, begin their serious ascent towards the sky. A gentle murmur of water, the nearby Cow Pasture River, threads its way through the terrain, its banks often fringed with ferns and the sturdy resilience of wildflowers that cling to the rich, dark soil. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, softens the edges of the mountains, painting them in hues of lavender and muted gold, a quiet spectacle that settles over Low Moor like a benediction. There's a palpable sense of earthiness here, a groundedness that comes from living in close communion with the land, where the wind carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. Historically, Low Moor's identity is inextricably linked to the mineral wealth that once pulsed beneath these hills. For generations, the extraction of coal and iron ore shaped the character of the region, drawing a hardy populace and fueling a robust industrial spirit. Though the mines may have fallen silent, the legacy of those hardworking days lingers in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the quiet pride of its residents. The local economy now leans more towards the land, with agriculture and forestry playing significant roles, alongside a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Low Moor. The Cow Pasture River, a source of both sustenance and recreation, continues to be a vital artery, its currents carrying stories of the past and promises for the future, a constant, flowing reminder of the enduring spirit of this Allegheny stronghold.
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About This Low Moor Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Low Moor, 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 Low Moor and Alleghany County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Low Moor 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 Low Moor 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. |
