Oakwood Virginia Map

About Oakwood, Virginia

Oakwood is a locality in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Oakwood is located at 37.2134°N, 82.0062°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24631.

Oakwood unfolds in a hushed embrace of Appalachian foothills, where the land rises in steep, wooded inclines, cloaked in the deep green of mature oaks and pines. It lies 43.9 miles north-north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 13°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west of Horn. Creeks, born from the higher elevations, tumble and wind their way through narrow valleys, their waters a cool, clear murmur against moss-covered stones. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean aroma of pine needles, especially potent after a rain. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with fleeting, luminous patches, and at dusk, the western sky often bleeds into a bruised, magnificent purple and orange above the jagged horizon of the mountains. The houses of Oakwood seem to cling to the gentler slopes or cluster near the valley floors, their porches often oriented towards the quietude of the woods. The history of Oakwood is inextricably bound to the extraction of coal, a legacy that has shaped its character and its economy for generations. While the deep seams that once fueled prosperity have largely been depleted, the echoes of that industrial past remain in the weathered structures and the stoic resilience of its people. Life in Oakwood flows at a more deliberate pace, punctuated by the seasons and the enduring connection to the land. Local traditions are often rooted in the shared experiences of this rugged terrain, from community gatherings that celebrate the harvest to the quiet camaraderie found in the local general store. The very texture of the land, its rugged beauty and its demanding nature, imbues Oakwood with a distinct and enduring spirit.

About This Oakwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakwood, 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 Oakwood and Buchanan County.

Detailed location data for Oakwood includes the ZIP code (24631), telephone area code (276), county seat of Buchanan County (Grundy), 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 Oakwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.