West Augusta Virginia Map
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Interactive Map of West Augusta, Virginia
| City | West Augusta |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Augusta |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.270126 |
| Longitude | -79.307816 |
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 8.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About West Augusta, Virginia
West Augusta is a locality in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². West Augusta is located at 38.2701°N, 79.3078°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24485.
West Augusta lies in a landscape of rolling hills and deep valleys, where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 15.3 miles west-north-west of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 303°T), and is situated 19.5 miles west-south-west of Bridgewater. The Shenandoah Valley's embrace is palpable here, with the Blue Ridge Mountains forming a distant, hazy sentinel to the east and the Allegheny Mountains rising more ruggedly to the west. Farms, their fields stitched with emerald and gold depending on the season, punctuate the verdant expanse, giving way to dense woodlands where sunlight filters through a canopy of oak and maple. The roads, often winding and narrow, follow the contours of the land, leading past weathered barns and stone fences that speak of generations who have worked this soil. In the quietude of morning, a soft mist often cloaks the hollows, lending an ethereal quality to the already serene setting. The story of West Augusta is deeply entwined with the agrarian spirit of Augusta County, a region that has long been a breadbasket for the surrounding lands. Its economy, while diversifying, still finds its heart in agriculture, with livestock grazing on pastures and crops like corn and hay yielding their bounty. The legacy of early settlers, many of Scotch-Irish descent, can be felt in the enduring sense of community and the quiet resilience of its people. While not a hub of industry, West Augusta possesses a distinct character, marked by a slower cadence of life and a deep connection to the natural world. The nearby George Washington National Forest offers a vast playground for those seeking solace in its ancient trees and babbling creeks, a testament to the enduring wildness that still breathes in this corner of Virginia.
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About This West Augusta Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of West Augusta, 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 West Augusta and Augusta County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for West Augusta 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 West Augusta 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. |
