Queens Lake Virginia Map

About Queens Lake, Virginia

Queens Lake is a locality in York County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Queens Lake is located at 37.2904°N, 76.6577°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23185.

Queens Lake unfolds as a broad expanse of tranquil water, its surface often a mirror to the generous Virginia sky, reflecting the deep greens of surrounding deciduous forests and the paler hues of marsh grasses. It lies 3.1 miles east-north-east of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-north-west of Gloucester Point. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the Tidewater region, a subtle perfume of decaying leaves and the faintest hint of salt from the distant Chesapeake. Waterfowl, their calls echoing across the stillness, are the primary inhabitants of the immediate shores, gliding through reedy inlets and across open stretches where sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, buttery glow. The land itself rises gently from the water's edge, a soft topography hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this coastal plain, offering glimpses of well-tended lawns and modest homes peeking through the verdant canopy. This particular stretch of York County, where Queens Lake resides, whispers of a history deeply intertwined with the rhythms of water and land. Once, perhaps, these waters teemed with oyster beds, a vital part of the local economy that sustained generations, their bounty shipped up and down the coast. The landscape still bears the subtle imprint of agricultural past, fields that once yielded crops now often given over to the quietude of residential development, yet the enduring presence of water remains the area's defining characteristic. Queens Lake offers a sense of unhurried living, where the primary activities often revolve around the simple pleasures of fishing, boating, or simply watching the light shift on the water, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of this coastal Virginia locale.

About This Queens Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Queens Lake, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.290423, -76.657733. 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 Queens Lake and York County.

Detailed location data for Queens Lake includes the ZIP code (23185), telephone area code (804), county seat of York County (Yorktown), 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 Queens Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.