New Canton Virginia Map

About New Canton, Virginia

New Canton is a locality in Buckingham County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². New Canton is located at 37.7051°N, 78.2994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23123.

New Canton lies cradled by the gentle contours of the Virginia landscape, where the Bear Garden Creek carves a slow, deliberate path through fertile soil. It lies 15.2 miles south of Lake Monticello, VA (from Lake Monticello, VA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 24.4 miles south-southeast of Charlottesville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the distant murmur of woodland, a symphony of nature punctuated by the occasional call of unseen birds. To the west, the hazy, blue-tinged peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a constant, silent horizon, a reminder of the ancient geological forces that shaped this region. Closer at hand, the waters of New Ash Pond reflect the sky in a placid mirror, its surface occasionally rippled by the breeze that rustles through the surrounding foliage, hinting at the deep tranquility of this inland haven. This corner of Virginia, far from the salt-laced winds of the coast, hums with a quiet industriousness rooted in its agricultural past. The Cumberland State Forest, a verdant expanse just a short journey away, has long provided timber and sustenance, shaping the local economy in subtle but profound ways. Echoes of the James River Batteau Festival Trail, a testament to the waterway's historical significance as a conduit for trade and travel, still resonate in the collective memory, hinting at a time when the Bear Garden Creek and its kin were vital arteries of commerce. Today, while agriculture remains a steadfast pillar, the spirit of innovation can be felt, as New Canton embraces its heritage while looking toward a future where its distinctive character continues to thrive, a place where the courteous Old Dominion register still holds sway.

About This New Canton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Canton, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.705144, -78.299447. 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 New Canton and Buckingham County.

Detailed location data for New Canton includes the ZIP code (23123), telephone area code (804), county seat of Buckingham County (Buckingham), 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 New Canton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.