Cumberland Virginia Map

About Cumberland, Virginia

Cumberland is a locality in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 273. The population density is 27.0 people per km². Cumberland is located at 37.4960°N, 78.2453°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23040.

Cumberland, Virginia, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, fertile plains, where the earth itself seems to breathe a quiet contentment under the broad Virginia sky. It lies 29.9 miles south of Lake Monticello, VA (from Lake Monticello, VA: bearing 171°T), and is situated 15.6 miles north-northeast of Farmville. The land here is a study in soft contours, a verdant quilt stitched with fields of corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon, their stalks rustling in the breeze like whispered secrets. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled and heavy with the passage of seasons, punctuate the fields, offering dappled shade to the infrequent farmhouse and the winding country roads. The air, particularly in the languid afternoons, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant sweetness of honeysuckle, a scent that clings to the very fiber of the place. The quality of light at dusk is particularly remarkable, as the sun dips low, casting long, golden shadows that paint the landscape in hues of amber and rose, imbuing Cumberland with a profound and timeless beauty. The history of Cumberland is as deeply rooted as its venerable trees, a narrative woven from the threads of colonial ambition and the enduring spirit of its people. Established in the mid-18th century, Cumberland was carved from lands once frequented by indigenous tribes, and its early economy was inextricably linked to the cultivation of tobacco, a crop that shaped the very character of the Old Dominion. Over generations, agriculture has remained the lifeblood of Cumberland, with farms still dotting the countryside, their productivity a quiet testament to the dedication of those who work the soil. While larger industries have largely bypassed this tranquil enclave, a strong sense of local pride and a self-sufficient spirit define its inhabitants. The echoes of a bygone era can still be felt in the weathered barns and the sturdy brick of older structures, hinting at the generations who have called this place home, their lives unfolding at a deliberate pace, in harmony with the rhythm of the seasons.

About This Cumberland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cumberland, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.495984, -78.245274. 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 Cumberland and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Cumberland includes the ZIP code (23040), telephone area code (804), county seat of Cumberland County (Cumberland), and school district assignment (Cumberland 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 Cumberland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.