Ripplemead Virginia Map
Ripplemead, 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 Ripplemead, Giles County.
Interactive Map of Ripplemead, Virginia
| City | Ripplemead |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Giles |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.337068 |
| Longitude | -80.68618 |
| Population | 294 |
| Density | 118.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ripplemead, Virginia
Ripplemead is a locality in Giles County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 294. The population density is 118.2 people per km². Ripplemead is located at 37.3371°N, 80.6862°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24150.
Ripplemead rests in a valley carved by ancient forces, where the New River, a waterway with an uncommon westward flow, carves its persistent path. It lies 16.7 miles west-north-west of Blacksburg, VA (from Blacksburg, VA: bearing 296°T), and is situated 2.8 miles east-north-east of Pearisburg. The landscape here is a study in subdued grandeur, a place where the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains begin their patient rise, their slopes cloaked in a dense, varied forest that breathes with the changing seasons. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often carries a diffused, almost liquid quality, painting the moss-covered stones and the broad leaves of the rhododendron with a soft, ethereal glow. The air itself carries a clean, damp scent, a mixture of pine needles, rich soil, and the ever-present murmur of water, a constant reminder of the river's proximity. The history of Ripplemead is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the strategic passage the New River offered. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, found a place where the earth yielded generously, supporting farms that have remained in families for generations. The local economy, though diversified, still bears the hallmarks of its agrarian roots, with a quiet hum of activity focused on the land and its bounty. While larger industries have waxed and waned, a distinct character persists in Ripplemead, one that values self-reliance and a connection to the natural world, a rhythm that feels both timeless and enduring, like the slow, deliberate meander of the river itself.
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About This Ripplemead Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ripplemead, 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 Ripplemead and Giles County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ripplemead 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 Ripplemead 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. |
