Pound Virginia Map

About Pound, Virginia

Pound is a locality in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 913. The population density is 124.3 people per km². Pound is located at 37.1237°N, 82.6013°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24279.

Pound rests in a valley cradled by the Wise County hills, where the very air seems to carry the scent of damp earth and pine needles. It lies 38.2 miles north of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 5°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Stephens. The landscape here is a study in verticality, with steep slopes rising from the valley floor, their flanks cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of deciduous and coniferous trees. Sunlight filters through the thick canopy, casting shifting patterns on the winding roads that snake through the terrain, their asphalt ribbons clinging to the contours of the land. The Clinch River, a vital artery, flows through the heart of Pound, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, a constant murmur against the quietude of the surrounding mountains. Even in the summer's heat, a refreshing coolness often emanates from the river's proximity, a tangible breath of the wild. The character of Pound is deeply entwined with its past as a coal mining community. Though the industry has waned, its legacy is etched into the landscape and the resilience of its people. The economy, once dominated by the deep seams of coal, has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds the town. Local businesses, small and sturdy, cater to the needs of residents and the occasional visitor drawn by the promise of outdoor recreation, from hiking trails that scale the surrounding peaks to fishing spots along the Clinch. There's a quiet pride here, a sense of enduring strength that speaks of generations who have worked this challenging, yet beautiful, land.

About This Pound Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pound, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.123715, -82.601267. 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 Pound and Wise County.

Detailed location data for Pound includes the ZIP code (24279), telephone area code (276), county seat of Wise County (Wise), and school district assignment (Wise 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 Pound is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.