Intervale (Augusta County, Virginia)

Intervale is an unincorporated community located in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It lies along the South River, approximately halfway between Waynesboro and Staunton. The community is primarily residential and agricultural, characterized by its location in the valley between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Allegheny Mountains. Its name likely derives from its geographical position within this intervale, a term referring to a tract of low-lying land along a river, often between hills. Historic maps show the area simply labeled as a collection of homes and farms; it never developed into a significant commercial center. No official population statistics are maintained for Intervale, as it is not a census-designated place.