Weems Virginia Map

About Weems, Virginia

Weems is a locality in Lancaster County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 279. The population density is 185.3 people per km². Weems is located at 37.6549°N, 76.4438°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22576.

Weems unfolds along the western edge of the Rappahannock River, where the landscape breathes a humid, salty air thick with the scent of pine and brackish marsh. It lies 30.2 miles north-north-east of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 28°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-west of Kilmarnock. The land here is a gently sloping tapestry of dense woods and open fields, punctuated by the meandering arms of tidal creeks that whisper secrets to the wider river. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over scattered farmhouses and weathered docks, their pilings softened by countless tides. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a unique golden quality, a soft luminescence that spills across the water and bathes the quiet roads in a warm, honeyed glow. The very air seems to hum with a latent energy, a stillness that precedes the gentle ebb and flow of the river's daily passage. This quiet corner of Lancaster County carries the weight of centuries, its history intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Chesapeake's tributaries. For generations, the economy of Weems has been tied to the rhythm of the seasons and the bounty of the water, with fishing and farming forming the bedrock of its identity. The echoes of its past are visible in the preserved historic homes, some dating back to the colonial era, and in the enduring traditions of a close-knit populace who understand the deep connection between land and livelihood. While modern conveniences have arrived, the soul of Weems remains rooted in its heritage, a place where the slow, deliberate pace of life allows for an appreciation of the enduring natural beauty and the quiet dignity of its people.

About This Weems Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Weems, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.65486, -76.443837. 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 Weems and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Weems includes the ZIP code (22576), telephone area code (540), county seat of Lancaster County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Lancaster 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 Weems is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.