Scott Virginia Map

About Scott, Virginia

Scott is a locality in Scott County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Scott is located at 36.6816°N, 82.6051°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24244.

Scott spills out from the embrace of ancient mountains, a collection of weathered buildings clinging to the contours of a valley floor where the air hums with a deep, earthy quiet. It lies 23.8 miles west-northwest of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 284°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-northwest of Kingsport. The land here is a study in patient erosion, the surrounding slopes a tapestry of deep greens and browns, their ruggedness softened by the mist that often curls in the hollows like forgotten breath. A subtle, almost imperceptible slant to the land hints at the unseen waterways that thread through the region, a constant, murmuring presence beneath the surface of everyday life. The light at dusk, when it finally begins to bleed across the western peaks, washes the landscape in hues of bruised plum and fading rose, a fleeting, tender benediction. The history of Scott is a story told in coal dust and quiet persistence, a legacy etched into the very fiber of the place by generations who worked the unforgiving earth. This was a territory shaped by the deep veins of anthracite that once pulsed beneath the surface, fueling industries and drawing families from distant shores, creating a robust, if sometimes hard-won, local economy. Though the mines have largely silenced their thunder, a certain stoic resilience remains, a collective memory that informs the unhurried pace of life in Scott. The distinctive character of the region, a blend of Appalachian ruggedness and a deeply ingrained Southern courtesy, is still evident in the easy greetings exchanged on the street and the slow unfolding of the days.

About This Scott Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scott, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.681579, -82.605118. 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 Scott and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Scott includes the ZIP code (24251), telephone area code (276), county seat of Scott County (Gate City), 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 Scott is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.