Riverview Virginia Map

About Riverview, Virginia

Riverview is a locality in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 607. The population density is 441.4 people per km². Riverview is located at 36.9354°N, 82.4818°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24230.

Riverview lies in a fold of the Appalachians where the land breathes deep and the Clinch River, a ribbon of pewter and jade, carves its patient way through the Wise County hills. It lies 26.9 miles north-north-east of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 22°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Norton. The terrain here is a study in verticality, with slopes that rise steeply from the riverbanks, cloaked in a dense tapestry of oak, hickory, and pine that seems to swallow the sky in places. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of decaying leaves and the cool breath of the water, and the light filters through the dense canopy in diffused shafts, painting the forest floor with a subtle, shifting gold. The buildings of Riverview huddle close to the river, a scattering of modest homes and weathered storefronts that seem to lean into one another for support against the imposing landscape. The story of Riverview is inextricably linked to the pulse of the land and the veins of coal that lie beneath it, a history that whispers through the hollers and echoes in the quiet diligence of its people. For generations, the economy of Riverview and its surrounding communities was fueled by the arduous work of mining, a legacy that has shaped the character of the place, imbuing it with a resilience and a quiet pride. While the landscape still bears the scars of that industry, there is a gentle resurgence of agricultural pursuits, with small farms appearing on the more accessible slopes, their fields like patches of bright embroidery against the emerald hills. The Clinch River itself, once a vital artery for industry, now offers a different kind of solace, its waters a cool invitation for those seeking a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the enduring beauty of this mountain hollow.

About This Riverview Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverview, 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 Riverview and Wise County.

Detailed location data for Riverview includes the ZIP code (23504), telephone area code (757, 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 Riverview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.