Altavista Virginia Map

About Altavista, Virginia

Altavista is a locality in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,342. The population density is 241.8 people per km². Altavista is located at 37.1118°N, 79.2856°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24517.

Altavista rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, its landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate curve of the Roanoke River. It lies 14.5 miles south of Timberlake, VA (from Timberlake, VA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 17.4 miles south of Forest. The land here is a fertile cradle, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward horizons softened by the distant, hazy blue of the Piedmont. Gentle slopes rise from the riverbanks, carpeted with a mix of deciduous trees that ignite in fiery hues each autumn, their leaves whispering secrets to the wind. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid warmth in summer that yields to a crisp, invigorating chill as winter approaches, carrying the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles. The story of Altavista is one of quiet industry and enduring spirit, a place where the legacy of tobacco farming has gradually given way to a more diversified economy. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the planting and harvesting of bright leaf, a tradition that shaped the very character of its people, fostering a sense of resilience and community. Today, the echoes of that past can still be felt, though new enterprises have taken root, bringing with them a different kind of energy. The town center, with its sturdy brick buildings and welcoming storefronts, serves as a focal point, a place where neighbors gather and the day unfolds at its own unhurried pace, a subtle nod to the courteous Old Dominion register that still resonates.

About This Altavista Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Altavista, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.111809, -79.285579. 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 Altavista and Campbell County.

Detailed location data for Altavista includes the ZIP code (24517), telephone area code (276), county seat of Campbell County (Rustburg), and school district assignment (Campbell 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 Altavista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.