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 occupies a rugged expanse of high-altitude terrain where the earth rises in sharp, forested folds, defined by the persistent pulse of Holly Creek as it carves through the local geography. 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 landscape here is characterized by steep, wooded slopes that drop toward the basin of Cherrytree Hollow, creating a verticality that dictates the movement of both water and light. As dusk settles, the shadows lengthen across the timbered ridges, and the air takes on a crisp, cooling weight that lingers in the deep draws. Only a few miles away, the expansive waters of John W. Flannagan Reservoir mirror the surrounding canopy, offering a quiet, glass-like stillness that contrasts with the restless movement of the creeks nearby. Those seeking the solitude of the woods often find their way to the John W Flannagan Recreation Area, where the dense deciduous cover provides a sanctuary for the local flora, while the distant, hazy blue outlines of the Appalachian Mountains frame the horizon in a perpetual, silent vigil. Clintwood traces its character back to the industry of the earth, having long been shaped by the extraction of coal and the resilience of those who labored within the deep seams of the region. This economic heritage remains embedded in the local rhythm, though today the pace is marked by a steady, deliberate transition toward community-focused enterprise and the preservation of mountain traditions. The influence of the land is evident in the architecture and the slow, measured cadence of daily life, where the proximity to the Pine Mountain Trail offers a physical connection to the sprawling wilderness. Education and local commerce provide the current backbone for those who call Clintwood their home, sustaining a culture that values self-reliance and the quiet continuity of generations. Here, the passage of time is measured not by the frantic tick of a clock, but by the slow change of seasons across the timbered hillsides and the unwavering, reliable flow of the water through the valley floor.

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.