Rappahannock Virginia Map

About Rappahannock, Virginia

Rappahannock is a locality in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Rappahannock is located at 38.6780°N, 78.1530°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22733.

Rappahannock unfolds across a landscape where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their gentle descent, their forested slopes cloaking the land in shifting shades of green and, come autumn, a fiery spectacle of ochre and crimson. It lies 31.7 miles west of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 260°T), and is situated 16.5 miles north-north-west of Culpeper. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun dips below the western peaks, casting long, indigo shadows that stretch across the rolling fields. Here, the land is a mosaic of working farms, their barns weathered to the color of ancient bone, and quiet homesteads, their porch lights blooming like pale stars against the deepening twilight. The quiet is profound, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of unseen creatures in the underbrush, a stillness that allows the true character of the place to reveal itself – a grounded, unassuming beauty that has endured. The history of Rappahannock is deeply entwined with the cultivation of its fertile valleys, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy through agriculture, particularly the raising of livestock and the growing of tobacco, though the latter has seen its prominence wane. This region, once a vital artery of trade along the river that bears its name, now thrives on a more measured pace, with a strong emphasis on artisanal crafts and a burgeoning appreciation for its scenic vistas. Old stone fences, remnants of a bygone era of land division, still crisscross the fields, whispering tales of generations who worked this soil. The nearby Shenandoah National Park, a majestic neighbor, draws visitors drawn to the same wild, untamed beauty that has always defined this corner of Virginia, a constant reminder of the enduring power of nature and the quiet resilience of the people who call Rappahannock home.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rappahannock, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.678, -78.153. 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 Rappahannock and Rappahannock County.

Detailed location data for Rappahannock includes the ZIP code (22747), telephone area code (540), county seat of Rappahannock County (Washington), 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 Rappahannock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.