Rockwood Virginia Map

About Rockwood, Virginia

Rockwood is a locality in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 10,010. The population density is 628.9 people per km². Rockwood is located at 37.4630°N, 77.5744°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23235.

Rockwood unfolds across a landscape where the land gently slopes towards the James River, its terrain a mosaic of sun-drenched fields and shadowed woodlands. It lies 8.8 miles south of Tuckahoe, VA (from Tuckahoe, VA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Richmond. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, a quiet perfume that clings to the skin long after one has left the deeper woods. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over open pastures, their leaves whispering secrets to the persistent breeze. The sky above Rockwood, especially as dusk settles, bleeds into a bruised purple and soft orange, a spectacle that can hold a person captive, making the world outside this small pocket feel distant and unimportant. The winding roads, often lined with the muted greens of summer foliage, promise both familiarity and the subtle mystery of what lies just beyond the next bend. The history of Rockwood is a story whispered on the wind, tied intrinsically to the fertile lands and the lifeblood of the James River. For generations, agriculture has shaped its character, with farms yielding their bounty under the Virginia sun, a tradition that continues to define the local economy, even as the edges of Rockwood welcome new residential developments. The echoes of its past are not always loud, but they are present in the weathered barns that dot the countryside and the quiet dignity of its older homes. While there are no towering monuments to boast of, the true landmarks of Rockwood are the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet beauty of its natural surroundings, a place where the pace of life allows for reflection and a deep connection to the land.

About This Rockwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockwood, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.463, -77.5744. 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 Rockwood and Chesterfield County.

Detailed location data for Rockwood includes the ZIP code (23236), telephone area code (804), county seat of Chesterfield County (Chesterfield Court House), and school district assignment (Chesterfield 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 Rockwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.