Dyke Virginia Map

About Dyke, Virginia

Dyke is a locality in Greene County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Dyke is located at 38.2537°N, 78.5397°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22935.

Dyke, Virginia, lies in a hollow cradled by the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place where the air itself seems to hold the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 15.9 miles north-northwest of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 348°T), and is situated 9.4 miles northwest of Piney Mountain. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and grays, the forested slopes rising steeply on either side, their flanks scored by the occasional glint of a hidden stream. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in long, slanted shafts, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and the gnarled roots of ancient oaks. The ground underfoot is a yielding carpet of fallen leaves and loam, a testament to the quiet, persistent work of seasons. The history of Dyke is as deeply rooted as the trees that surround it, a legacy of hardy settlers who carved a life from this formidable terrain. Once, logging operations were the lifeblood of this remote corner of Virginia, the rhythmic thud of axes echoing through the valleys and the rumble of felled timber making its way down treacherous mountain roads. Though the industry has long since faded, its imprint remains in the scattered remnants of old cabins and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterizes the people of Dyke. Today, the economy is a quieter affair, a blend of small-scale farming, artisan crafts, and a growing appreciation for the very isolation that once defined its challenges. The distinct character of Dyke is etched not in grand monuments, but in the way the wind whispers through the ridges and the enduring silence that settles over the land as dusk paints the sky in hues of lavender and deep indigo.

About This Dyke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dyke, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.253741, -78.539736. 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 Dyke and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Dyke includes the ZIP code (22935), telephone area code (540), county seat of Greene County (Stanardsville), and school district assignment. 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 Dyke is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.