Midlothian Virginia Map

About Midlothian, Virginia

Midlothian is a locality in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 19,120. The population density is 842.8 people per km². Midlothian is located at 37.5060°N, 77.6492°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23114.

Midlothian, Virginia, unfolds as a landscape of subtle undulations, where rolling terrain hints at the underlying geological formations. It lies 7.7 miles south-west of Tuckahoe, VA (from Tuckahoe, VA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-south-west of Bon Air. Mature oak and pine trees, their branches reaching skyward like weathered hands, punctuate the residential neighborhoods, casting dappled shadows on manicured lawns and quiet cul-de-sacs. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a mix of damp soil and pine needles, a gentle reminder of the woodlands that still embrace the edges of development. Here and there, the land slopes gently towards unseen creeks, their presence betrayed only by the denser growth of underbrush and the occasional flash of a bird’s wing through the foliage. The history of Midlothian is deeply entwined with the extraction of coal, a legacy still whispered in the names of some streets and the gentle depressions in the earth that mark former mine shafts. Though the mines are long silent, this industrial past shaped the early economy, drawing settlers and forging a distinct character of resilience and hard work. Today, Midlothian thrives on a more diversified economic base, with retail centers and burgeoning service industries creating a steady hum of activity. The presence of the Swift Creek Reservoir, a significant water source and recreational area, adds another dimension to the locality, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the modern conveniences and a place where the quiet beauty of Virginia’s inland waters can be enjoyed.

About This Midlothian Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midlothian, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.505981, -77.649158. 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 Midlothian and Chesterfield County.

Detailed location data for Midlothian includes the ZIP code (23113), telephone area code (804), county seat of Chesterfield County (Chesterfield Court House), and school district assignment (Chesterfield 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 Midlothian is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.