Rustburg Virginia Map

About Rustburg, Virginia

Rustburg is a locality in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,417. The population density is 39.4 people per km². Rustburg is located at 37.2768°N, 79.1009°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24588.

Rustburg lies cradled by the gentle curves of Campbell County, where the Piedmont's broad shoulders meet the foothills of the Blue Ridge. It lies 9.1 miles east-southeast of Timberlake, VA (from Timberlake, VA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-southeast of Lynchburg. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and muted browns, a rolling terrain threaded with the lazy meanderings of creeks that eventually feed the mighty Staunton River. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and pine, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled hands. The air itself carries a peculiar stillness, especially in the late afternoon, when the sunlight, filtered through a haze of summer dust, imbues the very atmosphere with a golden, almost tangible warmth. Even the gravel roads that snake through the countryside seem to absorb this quietude, their surfaces whispering tales of countless journeys under the expansive Virginia sky. This corner of Virginia has long been shaped by the ebb and flow of agriculture and industry, a history palpable in the very bones of Rustburg. Once a vital hub for tobacco processing, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings that line the older streets, their facades bearing the patina of decades of diligent work. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the economy of Rustburg also finds strength in its proximity to Lynchburg, drawing upon its resources and opportunities. The town itself retains a sense of unhurried purpose, a place where neighbors still recognize each other and the pace of life allows for moments of quiet contemplation, perhaps watching a distant train snake its way across the landscape, a modern counterpoint to the enduring spirit of this Old Dominion locality.

About This Rustburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rustburg, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.276811, -79.100854. 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 Rustburg and Campbell County.

Detailed location data for Rustburg includes the ZIP code (24588), telephone area code (276), county seat of Campbell County (Rustburg), and school district assignment (Campbell 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 Rustburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.