Mineral Virginia Map

About Mineral, Virginia

Mineral is a locality in Louisa County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 555. The population density is 260.4 people per km². Mineral is located at 38.0107°N, 77.9086°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23117.

Mineral, Virginia, unfolds across the rolling Piedmont terrain, a place where the land slopes gently toward the western banks of the North Anna River. It lies 29.7 miles north-north-west of Short Pump, VA (from Short Pump, VA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east of Louisa. The air here often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the humid summer afternoons. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their vibrant greens softening to a dusty gold as the season matures, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that offer a dappled shade. The sky above Mineral is a vast canvas, shifting from the crisp blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the landscape. Here, life moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, dictated more by the turn of the seasons and the sun's arc than the ticking of a clock. The history of Mineral is deeply intertwined with the earth's bounty, particularly the extraction of its mineral wealth, a legacy that still whispers through the local consciousness. While the era of extensive mining has largely passed, the echoes of that industrious past are not entirely silenced. The local economy, now more diversified, leans towards agriculture and small businesses, with a quiet resilience that reflects the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The North Anna River, a constant presence, has shaped not only the geography but also the lives lived here, providing a vital waterway and a source of recreation, its currents carrying stories of generations. Mineral retains a distinct character, a feeling of rootedness, where community ties are strong and the past is not a forgotten relic but a living undercurrent in the present day.

About This Mineral Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mineral, 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 Mineral and Louisa County.

Detailed location data for Mineral includes the ZIP code (23117), telephone area code (804), county seat of Louisa County (Louisa), and school district assignment (Louisa 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 Mineral is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.