Mount Jackson Virginia Map

About Mount Jackson, Virginia

Mount Jackson is a locality in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,000. The population density is 207.6 people per km². Mount Jackson is located at 38.7459°N, 78.6422°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22847.

Mount Jackson rests in a valley so broad and verdant it seems to exhale the very essence of the Shenandoah. It lies 23.9 miles north-northeast of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-northeast of New Market. The land here, a quilt of cultivated fields and ancient woodlands, slopes gently towards the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, its waters glinting like a spilled ribbon of pewter under the expansive Virginia sky. Distant, hazy ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains form a perpetual, comforting backdrop, their slopes cloaked in a dense, whispering forest that seems to hold the secrets of centuries. The air itself carries a peculiar softness, a blend of damp earth after a rain and the sweet, dry perfume of ripening corn, a palpable presence that soothes the hurried soul. Even the light possesses a painterly quality, especially in the late afternoon, when it transforms the commonplace into something almost ethereal, casting long, burnished shadows that stretch and deepen across the landscape. The history of Mount Jackson is as deeply furrowed as the plow lines in its fields, a place where the echoes of colonial settlement and the sharp clang of Civil War conflict still resonate in the quietude. This was a vital artery for commerce and travel in days gone by, a crossroads where travelers and traders found respite. Today, the economy of Mount Jackson remains tied to the land that has sustained it, with agriculture still playing a significant role, the scent of hay and livestock a familiar marker of its enduring character. But a new thread is being woven into its fabric, a burgeoning appreciation for its heritage and a quiet welcome extended to those seeking a slower, more deliberate pace of life. The presence of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, a constant companion, has shaped its destiny, offering both bounty and beauty, a living testament to the enduring spirit of this Virginia valley.

About This Mount Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Jackson, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.745948, -78.642238. 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 Mount Jackson and Shenandoah County.

Detailed location data for Mount Jackson includes the ZIP code (22842), telephone area code (540), county seat of Shenandoah County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Shenandoah 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 Mount Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.