Big Island, VA
- Elevation
- 731 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Big Island is a quiet, close-knit hamlet tucked along the banks of the James River in northern Bedford County, Virginia. Home to around 300 residents, this scenic mountain community has deep industrial roots shaped by river transport and historic paper milling. Today, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with immediate access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, great local fishing and paddling, and an easy drive south into the town of Bedford.
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