Rochelle Virginia Map

About Rochelle, Virginia

Rochelle is a locality in Madison County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Rochelle is located at 38.2904°N, 78.2725°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22738.

Rochelle lies in a broad, fertile valley, where the land gently slants toward the west, a subtle incline that guides the eye across fields of corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon. It lies 19.6 miles southwest of Culpeper, VA (from Culpeper, VA: bearing 230°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-northwest of Orange. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and, in late summer, the sweet, dry perfume of ripening grain, a fragrance that seems to settle deep into the lungs. The sky over Rochelle is a generous canvas, often painted with clouds that drift like slow ships, their shadows moving across the patchwork of cultivated land, and the occasional hawk circles with an almost imperceptible beat of its wings, a silent sentinel against the immense blue. The physical character of Rochelle is one of open spaces, punctuated by the sturdy, practical architecture of farmsteads and the neat grid of its town center, a place where the straight lines of buildings meet the curving embrace of the surrounding countryside. The history of Rochelle is interwoven with the westward expansion and the enduring legacy of agriculture that has shaped this part of the Shenandoah Valley. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and plentiful water, established farms that have been passed down through generations, their stories whispered in the creak of old barns and the worn paths leading to the creek. The local economy, still anchored by its farming roots, has seen a diversification in recent decades, with small businesses catering to the needs of both the agricultural community and a growing number of residents who appreciate the quiet pace of life. There's a distinct sense of continuity here, a recognition of the past that informs the present, evident in the well-maintained historical markers and the local pride in preserving the character of Rochelle. The quality of light at dusk, when the sun dips behind the western ridges, casts a warm, golden hue over the fields, a fleeting beauty that seems to capture the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Rochelle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rochelle, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.290408, -78.272505. 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 Rochelle and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Rochelle includes the ZIP code (22738), telephone area code (540), county seat of Madison County (Madison), 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 Rochelle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.