Norton Virginia Map

About Norton, Virginia

Norton is a locality in Norton (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,577. The population density is 186.9 people per km². Norton is located at 36.9334°N, 82.6290°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24273.

Norton, Virginia, unfolds in a dramatic embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, where emerald slopes rise sharply from the valley floor, often veiled in a soft, persistent mist that lends an ethereal quality to the air. It lies 25.0 miles north of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 4°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-north-east of Big Stone Gap. The Clinch River, a serpentine ribbon of silver, winds its way through the landscape, its banks lined with a verdant tapestry of hardwoods and rhododendron, their branches dripping with dew in the early morning light. The very earth here seems to hold its breath, a quiet sentinel in the vastness of the peaks, where the wind whispers secrets through the dense foliage and the distant call of a hawk echoes across the rugged terrain. The character of Norton is etched into these formidable hills, a testament to the resilience and quiet determination of a place shaped by the raw power of nature. This land, long known for its rich deposits of coal, has a history deeply intertwined with the industry that once fueled its growth and shaped its identity. The echoes of mining operations, though faded, still resonate in the landscape, a subtle undercurrent beneath the prevailing natural beauty. The local economy, while evolving, retains a connection to its roots, with a spirit of enterprise and community that has endured through generations. Norton is a place where the past is not forgotten but woven into the present, a locale that offers a distinct sense of place, marked by the enduring spirit of its people and the grandeur of its mountain setting.

About This Norton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norton, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.933433, -82.629046. 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 Norton and Norton (city).

Detailed location data for Norton includes the ZIP code (24273), telephone area code (276), county seat of Norton (city), and school district assignment (Norton City 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 Norton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.