Seaford Virginia Map

About Seaford, Virginia

Seaford is a locality in York County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Seaford is located at 37.1982°N, 76.4330°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23696.

Seaford occupies a quiet expanse of inland territory where the terrestrial rhythm is dictated by the steady, persistent movement of Back Creek as it carves a path through the dense, verdant undergrowth. It lies 5.2 miles southeast of Gloucester Point, VA (from Gloucester Point, VA: bearing 138°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-northeast of Tabb. The landscape unfolds as a series of gentle, wooded elevations that hold the heat of the afternoon sun, casting long, amber shadows across the loam and pine needles. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of Blackwalnut Ridge offers a static boundary to the horizon, while the terrain closer to home remains defined by the cooling presence of the nearby Harwoods Mill Reservoir. The air here carries the weight of damp earth and mature timber, a stillness that persists even as the light shifts toward the violet hues of dusk, grounding the surroundings in a profound, heavy silence.

History in Seaford is measured not by grand monuments, but by the persistent endurance of its land-based traditions and the quiet transformation of its rural economy. Residents often gather at Back Creek County Park, a space that preserves the local connection to the riparian environment and serves as a focal point for the community’s social life. Agriculture and forestry have long shaped the character of the region, evolving slowly as the influence of the nearby Poquoson Flats remains a reminder of the unique, low-lying geological features that define the broader district. Life moves with an unpretentious grace, favoring the steady labor of local industry and the preservation of long-standing acreage over the rapid pace of urban development, ensuring that Seaford retains a distinct, solitary identity amidst the expanse of the inland plains.

About This Seaford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Seaford, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.198199, -76.433003. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Seaford includes the ZIP code (23696), telephone area code (757), county seat of York County (Yorktown), and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.