West Point Virginia Map

About West Point, Virginia

West Point is a locality in King William County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,480. The population density is 262.9 people per km². West Point is located at 37.5315°N, 76.7964°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23181.

West Point sits at the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers, a slender finger of land pointing toward the broader embrace of the York River and, eventually, the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 18.7 miles north-northwest of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 16.0 miles north of James City. The land here is low-slung, a verdant tapestry woven from dense stands of pine and oak, their branches often draped in the pale, ethereal tendrils of Spanish moss. The air, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of decaying leaves and the brackish kiss of tidal waters. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in elongated shafts, illuminating the palmetto fronds and the mossy bark of ancient trees, lending a hushed reverence to the quiet woods that fringe the town’s edges. The history of West Point is inextricably tied to its maritime destiny, a legacy of shipbuilding and trade that echoes in the weathered pilings and the faint scent of salt still clinging to the breeze. For generations, this was a vital hub for timber and naval stores, its economy fueled by the ceaseless flow of goods to and from the wider world. While the grand scale of its industrial past may have receded, a palpable sense of continuity remains, a quiet pride in its enduring connection to the water. The rhythm of life in West Point is dictated by the tides and the slow, deliberate passage of barges, a far cry from the frantic pulse of larger cities, fostering a communal spirit where neighbors recognize each other by the slow nod of a head and the courteous wave of a hand.

About This West Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Point, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.531534, -76.79635. 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 West Point and King William County.

Detailed location data for West Point includes the ZIP code (23181), telephone area code (804), county seat of King William County (King William), and school district assignment (West Point Town 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 West Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.