Saltville Virginia Map

About Saltville, Virginia

Saltville is a locality in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,198. The population density is 99.0 people per km². Saltville is located at 36.8815°N, 81.7621°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24370.

Saltville lies cradled by the ancient, folded shoulders of the Appalachian Mountains, a landscape etched by time and the persistent flow of water. It lies 30.7 miles northeast of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 50°T), and is situated 7.2 miles northwest of Chilhowie. The air here carries the cool, damp scent of the forest floor, a fragrance of decaying leaves and moss-covered stone that seems to cling to the very soul of the land. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a vibrant tapestry of greens in the summer and fiery hues in the autumn, climb the slopes, their roots gripping the rich, dark soil. The landscape is a symphony of muted earth tones, punctuated by the startling blue of a mountain sky and the glint of sunlight on the narrow, winding creeks that thread their way through the valleys, whispering secrets of the earth to those who will listen. The land itself feels weighty, as if holding the accumulated memories of millennia, a silent witness to the slow, deliberate work of erosion and growth. The very existence of Saltville is inextricably linked to the earth's bounty, a history that began with the discovery of its vital salt deposits. For generations, this precious commodity fueled the local economy, drawing settlers and shaping the character of the community. The echoes of those salt-mining days can still be felt, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a reminder of the industry that once defined Saltville. While the major salt operations have long since ceased, the legacy persists, a quiet pride in the resourcefulness that characterized its founding. Today, the economy diversifies, but the deep connection to the land remains, a palpable thread woven through the fabric of the neighborhood, fostering a sense of groundedness and resilience that is as much a part of Saltville as the mountains that surround it.

About This Saltville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saltville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.881503, -81.762064. 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 Saltville and Smyth County.

Detailed location data for Saltville includes the ZIP code (24370), telephone area code (276), county seat of Smyth County (Marion), and school district assignment (Smyth 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 Saltville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.