Locust Hill Virginia Map

About Locust Hill, Virginia

Locust Hill is a locality in Middlesex County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Locust Hill is located at 37.5993°N, 76.5111°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23092.

Locust Hill rests in a gentle fold of the Piedmont, where the land begins its subtle acquiescence before the more dramatic ascents of the Blue Ridge. It lies 23.9 miles north of Gloucester Point, VA (from Gloucester Point, VA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 16.3 miles east-northeast of West Point. Here, the soil, a rich, dark loam, cradles the scattered farmsteads and the occasional cluster of homes that constitute Locust Hill. The dominant color palette is one of verdant greens, punctuated by the stoic gray of weathered barns and the stark white of clapboard houses. In the late afternoon, the sun, slanting low, casts elongated shadows that stretch like grasping fingers across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a quiet, almost melancholic beauty. The air itself carries a peculiar crispness, a blend of damp earth after a morning shower and the faint, sweet perfume of distant honeysuckle, a scent that seems to cling to the very essence of Locust Hill. The history of Locust Hill is a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and a deep-rooted connection to the land, a story that echoes the broader heritage of Virginia’s Piedmont. For generations, tobacco and later, diversified crops, formed the backbone of its economy, a legacy still visible in the enduring farmsteads and the practiced hands of those who continue to work the soil. While the wider region has seen the rise of new industries, Locust Hill retains a deliberate pace, a sense that time here is measured not by the frantic ticking of clocks, but by the slow, predictable turning of the seasons. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by the quiet industry of its inhabitants, a blend of farming, small businesses catering to local needs, and a scattering of artisans who draw inspiration from the enduring character of their surroundings. One might find, upon closer inspection, a small, unassuming workshop where the scent of freshly cut wood mingles with the faint aroma of pipe tobacco, a tangible link to a simpler, more grounded way of life.

About This Locust Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Locust Hill, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.599306, -76.511062. 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 Locust Hill and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Locust Hill includes the ZIP code (23092), telephone area code (804), county seat of Middlesex County (Saluda), 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 Locust Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.