Roseland Virginia Map
Roseland, 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 Roseland, Nelson County.
Interactive Map of Roseland, Virginia
| City | Roseland |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Nelson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.747641 |
| Longitude | -78.975858 |
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 8.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Roseland, Virginia
Roseland is a locality in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Roseland is located at 37.7476°N, 78.9759°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22967.
Roseland unfolds across a landscape shaped by ancient hills and the patient work of generations. It lies 24.8 miles north-north-east of Lynchburg, VA (from Lynchburg, VA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-west of Arrington. The land here rolls with a gentle insistence, a terrain of broad slopes and shallow valleys where the Shenandoah Valley begins its westward embrace. Fields of green, often edged with the deeper, richer hue of woodlands, stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows, lending a honeyed quality to the scene as it slants across the cultivated earth and the stoic silhouettes of oak and pine. The air itself carries a scent of damp soil and ripening grain, a palpable presence that speaks of the turning seasons and the enduring connection between the people and their ground. This corner of Nelson County carries the quiet hum of an agricultural legacy, where the cultivation of tobacco and corn once defined the local economy. While some of those traditions persist, the character of Roseland is now a blend of working farms and an emerging appreciation for its rural charm, drawing visitors who seek a respite from the clamor of busier places. The proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a gateway to natural splendor, its overlooks revealing sweeping vistas that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. The local rhythm is one of quiet industry and communal ties, a place where neighbors still know one another and the pace of life allows for contemplation of the land’s enduring beauty.
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About This Roseland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Roseland, 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 Roseland and Nelson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Roseland 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 Roseland 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. |
