Ashland Virginia Map

About Ashland, Virginia

Ashland is a locality in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,772. The population density is 411.3 people per km². Ashland is located at 37.7590°N, 77.4800°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23005.

Ashland rests in a verdant sweep of Hanover County, where the land gently slopes and the air, particularly as the day wanes, carries the sweet, earthy scent of pines and damp soil. It lies 10.4 miles north-east of Short Pump, VA (from Short Pump, VA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north of Laurel. The terrain is a subtle mosaic of rolling fields, some cultivated with rows that promise future harvests, others left to the wilder grace of meadow grasses, all intersected by the quiet murmur of small creeks that thread their way through the countryside. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast dappled shadows across the byways, and in the hush of late afternoon, the distant call of a crow or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth are the dominant sounds that punctuate the stillness. The very character of Ashland is deeply entwined with its railway heritage, a history that shaped its growth and continues to influence its pace of life. Once a vital hub, the trains still rumble through, a melodic reminder of the commerce and connection that have defined this place for generations. This legacy informs the local economy, a blend of agricultural roots and the small businesses that serve the surrounding communities, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence. Ashland is also a place touched by the intellectual currents of Randolph-Macon College, its presence lending a youthful energy to the established quietude, a vibrant counterpoint to the enduring, almost timeless, feel of the landscape.

About This Ashland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashland, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.759032, -77.479984. 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 Ashland and Hanover County.

Detailed location data for Ashland includes the ZIP code (23005), telephone area code (804), county seat of Hanover County (Hanover Courthouse), and school district assignment (Hanover 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 Ashland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.