Martinsville Virginia Map
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Interactive Map of Martinsville, Virginia
| City | Martinsville |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Martinsville (city) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.691526 |
| Longitude | -79.872539 |
| Population | 13,658 |
| Density | 478.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville is a locality in Martinsville (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 13,658. The population density is 478.7 people per km². Martinsville is located at 36.6915°N, 79.8725°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24112.
Martinsville unfolds into a landscape of rolling Piedmont hills, where the air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles. It lies 27.5 miles west-north-west of Danville, VA (from Danville, VA: bearing 286°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south-east of Collinsville. The terrain, gently sloped and crisscrossed by meandering creeks and the broader expanse of the Smith River, lends a subtle, almost imperceptible softness to the urban edges. Houses, often modest and well-kept, cluster together or spread out along roads that follow the land's natural contours, their porches and lawns catching the dappled sunlight filtering through mature oak and maple trees. The sky above Martinsville frequently displays a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon, as if the sun itself finds a quiet contentment here, painting the clouds in hues of pale gold and dusky rose. This is a place where the echoes of industry, particularly furniture manufacturing, still resonate, though the rhythm of the town has shifted. For generations, the hum of machinery and the scent of sawdust were the defining sounds and smells of Martinsville's economy. While that era has largely passed, the legacy remains, visible in the sturdy brick buildings that once housed bustling factories and in the ingrained work ethic of its residents. The Martinsville Speedway, a legendary venue for stock car racing, has become a significant draw, injecting a different kind of energy into the locality, a roar of engines and a surge of spectators that contrasts sharply with the everyday quiet. The Smith River, a constant, glinting presence, offers a more tranquil counterpoint, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and providing a timeless backdrop to the evolving story of Martinsville.
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About This Martinsville Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Martinsville, 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 Martinsville and Martinsville (city). Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Martinsville 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 Martinsville 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. |
