Haysi Virginia Map

About Haysi, Virginia

Haysi is a locality in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 519. The population density is 56.7 people per km². Haysi is located at 37.2054°N, 82.2940°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24256.

Haysi rests where the Russell Fork River, a ribbon of cool, shadowed water, gathers itself before plunging further into the Appalachian embrace. It lies 42.5 miles north of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 22.6 miles south-southeast of Pikeville. The landscape here is a study in verticality, with steep, forested slopes climbing toward the sky, their flanks etched with the scars of old logging roads and the occasional weathered porch clinging precariously to the mountainside. Trees, a dense congregation of oak, pine, and maple, form a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into a dappled, shifting mosaic on the forest floor, and in the late afternoon, a particular quality of amber light often spills over the western ridges, painting the quiet hollows in hues of honey and rust. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, decaying leaves, and the sharp, resinous perfume of pine needles. The story of Haysi is deeply entwined with the extraction of resources from these formidable mountains. For generations, coal mining was the lifeblood of this region, a demanding and dangerous endeavor that shaped the very character of the community, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a quiet understanding of hardship. Though the roar of the mines has largely subsided, the echoes of that industrial past linger in the weathered faces of its people and the stoic endurance of its main street, where a few enduring businesses continue to serve the needs of those who call Haysi home. The rhythm of life here is dictated not by the hurried tempo of distant cities, but by the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons and the steady flow of the Russell Fork, a constant companion to the enduring spirit of Haysi.

About This Haysi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Haysi, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.205387, -82.294033. 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 Haysi and Dickenson County.

Detailed location data for Haysi includes the ZIP code (24256), 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 Haysi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.