Scottsville Virginia Map

About Scottsville, Virginia

Scottsville is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 510. The population density is 123.8 people per km². Scottsville is located at 37.7988°N, 78.4956°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24590.

Scottsville rests where the rolling hills of Albemarle County begin their gentle descent towards the James River. It lies 16.0 miles south of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-south-east of Esmont. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and the faintest whisper of pine, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that press in close. The land itself is a study in contrasts, with sun-drenched fields of corn and soybeans giving way to shaded hollows where oaks and maples stand sentinel. The James River, a broad, slow-moving artery, forms a vital boundary to the east, its waters reflecting the sky in shifting patterns of blue and grey, a constant presence shaping the valley’s character. The history of Scottsville is deeply entwined with the James River and its role as a crucial transportation hub. Once a significant port, its fortunes ebbed and flowed with the river's navigability and the rise of railroads, leaving behind a legacy of brick warehouses and a quiet dignity that speaks of a past commerce. Today, the local economy leans towards agriculture, with farms producing a variety of crops, and a growing appreciation for the region’s vineyards that dot the landscape like scattered jewels. The town retains a sense of its heritage, with historic homes and a downtown that seems to hum with a gentle, unhurried rhythm, a place where time feels a little more generous, allowing for a deeper breath.

About This Scottsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scottsville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.798754, -78.495565. 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 Scottsville and Albemarle County.

Detailed location data for Scottsville includes the ZIP code (24590), telephone area code (276), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Albemarle 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 Scottsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.