Castlewood Virginia Map

About Castlewood, Virginia

Castlewood is a locality in Russell County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,357. The population density is 60.0 people per km². Castlewood is located at 36.8901°N, 82.2796°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24224.

Castlewood lies cradled by the gentle slopes of Southwest Virginia, where the Russell Fork River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its way through the rugged landscape. It lies 20.9 miles north-northwest of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 346°T), and is situated 19.5 miles east of Norton. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that deepens as dusk settles, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. Rolling farmland, checkerboarded with fields of corn and pasture, gives way to the denser woodlands that climb the surrounding hills, their ancient trees whispering secrets to the breeze. The physical character of Castlewood is one of quiet strength, a place where the land itself seems to hold a steady, enduring presence, a feeling amplified by the way sunlight, filtered through the leaves, creates shifting mosaics on the winding country roads. The history of Castlewood is as layered as the soil beneath its feet, a narrative woven from the threads of coal mining and agricultural traditions that have long defined its local economy. For generations, the rhythm of life in Castlewood was dictated by the demands of the earth and the bounty it offered, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people. While the echoes of its industrial past can still be felt, a more modern sensibility is also taking root, as Castlewood embraces its natural beauty and its position within the wider Appalachian region. The Russell Fork River, once a vital artery for transport, now offers a different kind of sustenance, a place for recreation and a constant, murmuring reminder of the enduring power of nature that shapes this distinctive corner of Virginia.

About This Castlewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castlewood, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.890105, -82.279585. 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 Castlewood and Russell County.

Detailed location data for Castlewood includes the ZIP code (24224), telephone area code (276), county seat of Russell County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (Russell 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 Castlewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.