Gum Spring Virginia Map

About Gum Spring, Virginia

Gum Spring is a locality in Goochland County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Gum Spring is located at 37.7757°N, 77.8967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23065.

Gum Spring emerges from the gentle, undulating Piedmont landscape, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet contentment. It lies 16.4 miles west-northwest of Wyndham, VA (from Wyndham, VA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 17.8 miles west-northwest of Short Pump. The terrain here favors a soft, verdant sprawl, marked by the occasional cluster of mature oaks and maples whose leaves catch the afternoon sun in a thousand shades of emerald and gold. Creeks, often little more than whispering ribbons of water, meander through the fields, their banks softened by ferns and wild grasses. The air often carries the earthy scent of damp soil after a rain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the fertile ground and the slow, steady pulse of nature. The history of Gum Spring is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heritage of Virginia, a legacy that still colors its present. For generations, this region was shaped by the rhythms of farming, and while the economy has diversified, echoes of that past remain in the enduring spirit of its people and the occasional weathered barn or stone fence that punctuates the countryside. The proximity to larger centers has brought new influences, a blend of the old South's courtesy and the modern world's forward momentum, creating a unique local character. It's a place where the long shadows of evening stretch across the fields, and the quiet hum of everyday life continues, unhurried and grounded.

About This Gum Spring Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gum Spring, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.7757, -77.896662. 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 Gum Spring and Goochland County.

Detailed location data for Gum Spring includes the ZIP code (23065), telephone area code (804), county seat of Goochland County (Goochland), 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 Gum Spring is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.