Smithfield Virginia Map
Smithfield, Russell County
Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, Russell County.
Interactive Map of Smithfield, Virginia
| City | Smithfield |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Russell |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.9365 |
| Longitude | -81.966514 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield is a locality in Russell County, Virginia, United States. Smithfield is located at 36.9365°N, 81.9665°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23430.0.
Smithfield breathes in the shadowed embrace of the Appalachian foothills, a landscape where emerald slopes, softened by the persistent breath of the seasons, rise and fall like the quiet sighs of the earth. It lies 26.6 miles north-north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 27°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-north-east of Lebanon. Here, the terrain is a study in gentle ruggedness, with hollows that hold secrets in their damp, cool air and ridges that catch the waning light, painting them in hues of burnt sienna and deep violet. The Clinch River, a ribbon of pewter and jade, carves its patient path through the valley, its murmur a constant companion to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a hawk. The sky above Smithfield often wears a cloak of shifting grays, hinting at the coming rain that nourishes the fertile soil, while on clear evenings, stars prick the inky expanse with an almost startling clarity. This corner of Russell County carries the deep-rooted legacy of coal, a history that has shaped its economy and its spirit, leaving an indelible mark on the very character of Smithfield. While the seams of the past may be less actively mined, the echoes of that industry, of hard work and resilience, still resonate in the faces of its people and the enduring infrastructure. The local economy now finds its footing in a blend of agriculture, with fields yielding their bounty in season, and small businesses that serve the daily needs of the residents, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence. The historical courthouse stands as a stoic sentinel, a reminder of the years that have folded upon themselves, and the traditions, passed down through generations, continue to lend a quiet rhythm to the unfolding days in Smithfield.
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About This Smithfield Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithfield, 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 Smithfield and Russell County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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. |
