Waverly Virginia Map

About Waverly, Virginia

Waverly is a locality in Roanoke (city), Virginia, United States. Waverly is located at 37.2701°N, 79.9103°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23890.

Waverly unfurls itself along the gentle slopes that spill from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a verdant embrace of rolling farmland and mature woodlands. It lies 1.7 miles east of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 92°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-north-east of Cave Spring. Here, the air carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially potent after a summer shower, and the late afternoon sun casts long, golden shafts through the canopy, dappling the quiet lanes. The landscape itself seems to breathe, a slow, steady exhalation of green and brown, punctuated by the distant, murmuring presence of the Roanoke River, its currents a constant, unseen pulse beneath the surface of the land. The character of Waverly is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds considerable sway, shaping the very texture of daily life. The story of Waverly is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the Shenandoah Valley, its early prosperity built on fertile soil yielding bountiful crops. Though the landscape still bears the marks of its farming past, with weathered barns and expansive fields, the local economy has diversified, drawing strength from the proximity to the larger urban centers and the burgeoning tech industries that find a home in the region. There's a palpable sense of continuity, a thread connecting the present to the generations who first tilled this ground, their legacy evident in the enduring community spirit and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that defines Waverly. The faint hum of distant highway traffic serves as a reminder of the wider world, yet here, life moves with a measured cadence, a thoughtful pace that honors both the land and its history.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.270138, -79.910315. 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 Waverly and Roanoke (city).

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (22535), telephone area code (540, 804), county seat of Roanoke (city), and school district assignment (Sussex 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 Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.