Stanleytown Virginia Map
Stanleytown, Scott County
Stanleytown, 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 Stanleytown, Scott County.
Interactive Map of Stanleytown, Virginia
| City | Stanleytown |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Scott |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.770931 |
| Longitude | -82.689326 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Stanleytown, Virginia
Stanleytown is a locality in Scott County, Virginia, United States. Stanleytown is located at 36.7709°N, 82.6893°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24168.0.
Stanleytown breathes in the cool, damp air of the Appalachian foothills, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet insistence. It lies 13.8 miles north of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-east of Big Stone Gap. The landscape here is a study in green and grey, with steep, forested slopes that plunge into narrow valleys, cradling the small settlement in their embrace. A palpable sense of stillness often settles over Stanleytown, broken only by the murmur of the Clinch River as it winds its way through the terrain, its waters carrying the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. The sky above can shift from a brilliant, washed-out blue on a clear day to a bruised, heavy grey before a rain, the light filtering through the dense canopy of trees in ethereal shafts. The houses, many of them weathered wood and painted in muted tones, seem to hunker down against the slopes, their porches offering a view of the ever-present mountains. Historically, Stanleytown’s pulse has been tied to the rhythms of the land and the relentless drive for resources. Coal mining once shaped the identity of this corner of Scott County, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and resilience that still echoes in the community. Though the mines may be quieter now, the spirit of resourcefulness persists, with many residents finding their livelihoods in agriculture, local trades, or by commuting to larger centers. The Clinch River, more than just a scenic backdrop, has historically been a vital artery, shaping the early settlement patterns and continuing to offer a quiet beauty that draws the eye. There's a sense of continuity here, a deep connection to the past that manifests in the unpretentious character of Stanleytown, a place that asks for little but offers a profound sense of belonging to those who understand its quiet strength.
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About This Stanleytown Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Stanleytown, 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 Stanleytown and Scott County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Stanleytown 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 Stanleytown 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. |
