Middlesex Virginia Map

About Middlesex, Virginia

Middlesex is a locality in Middlesex County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Middlesex is located at 37.6030°N, 76.5530°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23109.

Middlesex unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate embrace of water, where the Rappahannock River begins its final, wide sweep towards the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 24.5 miles north-north-east of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-north-west of Hartfield. The land itself is a gentle, fertile plain, a mosaic of sun-drenched fields and shadowed woodlands, crisscrossed by the silver threads of creeks and tidal marshes. Here, the air often carries the briny tang of the coast, softened by the scent of pine and damp earth, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows, lending a golden luminescence to the quiet roads and weathered barns. The character of Middlesex is one of patient endurance, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and the horizon is often marked by the distant, hazy silhouette of trees or the glint of water. The history of Middlesex is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Virginia Tidewater, a legacy stretching back to colonial times when tobacco and later, diversified farming, formed the backbone of its economy. This enduring connection to the land is still evident in the working farms that dot the countryside, their fields yielding corn, soybeans, and the occasional patch of heritage grains. The waterways, too, have always been arteries of commerce and sustenance; the oyster beds and fishing fleets, though perhaps less dominant than in generations past, still contribute to the local economy and the distinct character of Middlesex. It is a place where old maritime traditions linger, where the quiet hum of a boat engine can be heard on a still morning, and where the stories of generations are whispered in the rustle of marsh grass and the creak of ancient docks.

About This Middlesex Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Middlesex, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.603, -76.553. 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 Middlesex and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Middlesex includes the ZIP code (23149), telephone area code (804), county seat of Middlesex County (Saluda), and school district assignment. 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 Middlesex is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.