Clintwood Virginia Map

About Clintwood, Virginia

Clintwood is a locality in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,400. The population density is 274.4 people per km². Clintwood is located at 37.1501°N, 82.4560°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24228.

Clintwood, Virginia, rests in a hollow of the Cumberland Mountains, where the land folds and creases like an ancient, rumpled quilt. It lies 41.0 miles north-northwest of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 339°T), and is situated 17.8 miles north-northeast of Norton. The surrounding slopes are cloaked in a dense, evergreen shroud of pine and oak, their dark boughs catching the diffused sunlight that filters through the Appalachian sky. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean aroma of pine needles, a constant reminder of the deep woods that press in on all sides. Small streams, born from the higher elevations, meander through the terrain, their waters cool and clear as they tumble over moss-covered stones, their gentle murmur a perpetual soundtrack to the quietude of this mountain fastness. The town itself is a collection of buildings that seem to hug the valley floor, their facades weathered by the seasons, their windows reflecting the stoic gray of the mountain skies. The history of Clintwood is deeply entwined with the extraction of coal, a vein of enterprise that has shaped its identity and economy for generations. The echoes of pickaxes and the rumble of mine carts, though long silenced, still seem to linger in the collective memory, a testament to the hard-won sustenance that the mountains have provided. Today, while the coal industry’s presence has diminished, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet fortitude ingrained in the local character. The economy now seeks to diversify, with small businesses and a growing interest in preserving the region's natural beauty and heritage. The annual Mountain Folks Music Festival, a vibrant gathering that celebrates the traditional sounds of the region, draws visitors and locals alike, a colorful splash against the more subdued tones of daily life. Clintwood, in its unassuming way, offers a glimpse into a corner of Virginia where the grandeur of the mountains still dictates the pace of existence.

About This Clintwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clintwood, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.150107, -82.455985. 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 Clintwood and Dickenson County.

Detailed location data for Clintwood includes the ZIP code (24228), telephone area code (276), county seat of Dickenson County (Clintwood), and school district assignment (Dickenson 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 Clintwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.