Raven Virginia Map
Raven, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Raven, Tazewell County.
Interactive Map of Raven, Virginia
| City | Raven |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Tazewell |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.087057 |
| Longitude | -81.85512 |
| Population | 1,345 |
| Density | 107.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Raven, Virginia
Raven is a locality in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,345. The population density is 107.7 people per km². Raven is located at 37.0871°N, 81.8551°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24612.
Raven lies cradled in a valley carved by the slow, insistent work of water and time. It lies 38.7 miles north-north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 28°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west of Richlands. The mountains here don't so much rise as they fold, their flanks cloaked in a dense, variegated green that shifts from emerald to olive as the sun arcs across the sky. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of damp earth after a rain and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wild blossoms. Streams, clear and cold, braid their way through the terrain, their voices a constant murmur against the vast silence of the forested slopes, and in the late afternoon, the light spills through the trees in long, buttery shafts, turning the dust motes into dancing constellations. The story of Raven is etched into the very bones of this land, a narrative whispered by coal seams and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the deep, dark earth, by the arduous labor of miners who brought forth the nation's energy, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a quiet understanding of hardship. While the echoes of that era still resonate, the economy has begun to diversify, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty drawing new attention to Raven. The landscape, once primarily a backdrop for industry, is now celebrated for its hiking trails and the tranquil beauty of its hidden hollows, a testament to the enduring power of place.
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About This Raven Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Raven, 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 Raven and Tazewell County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Raven is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Raven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
