Moneta Virginia Map

About Moneta, Virginia

Moneta is a locality in Bedford County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 395. The population density is 30.3 people per km². Moneta is located at 37.1813°N, 79.6173°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24121.

Moneta rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where the Shenandoah Valley begins its gentle descent towards the broader Piedmont. It lies 18.9 miles east-south-east of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Smith Mountain Lake. The land here is a patchwork of fields, some still tilled, others surrendered to the quiet dominion of trees, their leaves catching the afternoon sun in shades of emerald and gold. The air, especially in the late summer, carries the dry, sweet scent of mown hay and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that seems to pulse with the very life of the earth. Roads wind through this terrain like brown ribbons, connecting scattered farmsteads and small clusters of homes, each with its own patch of sky to call its own. This corner of Bedford County holds the quiet legacy of agriculture, with tobacco and livestock once shaping its economy, a history whispered in the weathered barns and the enduring strength of the soil. The emergence of Smith Mountain Lake changed the character of Moneta significantly, transforming it into a destination for those seeking the cool embrace of water and the promise of recreation. The lake, a vast blue expanse against the green backdrop, now defines much of the local life, drawing summer crowds and fostering a spirit of outdoor leisure. Small businesses catering to this influx of visitors, from bait shops to lakeside eateries, have become the new heartbeat of Moneta, each one a small eddy in the larger flow of the lake's influence.

About This Moneta Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Moneta, 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 Moneta and Bedford County.

Detailed location data for Moneta includes the ZIP code (24121), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Bedford County (Bedford), and school district assignment (Bedford 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 Moneta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.