Augusta Virginia Map

About Augusta, Virginia

Augusta is a locality in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Augusta is located at 38.2005°N, 79.2451°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24401.

Augusta sits in a broad valley, a place where the Shenandoah River begins to gather itself. It lies 10.1 miles west-north-west of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 16.5 miles north-west of Stuarts Draft. The land here is a patchwork of rolling hills and fertile fields, softened by the gentle slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the more rugged Allegheny Mountains to the west. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a particular softness, illuminating the emerald greens of late spring pastures and the deep, shadowed blues of the distant peaks. The air often carries the faint scent of damp earth and woodsmoke, a constant reminder of the agricultural heritage that still defines the character of Augusta. This valley cradled early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and the strategic location where waterways converged. Augusta’s history is tied to the growth of agriculture, particularly livestock and grain, which formed the bedrock of its economy for centuries. The legacy of those early days is visible in the old stone walls that still crisscross the landscape and in the enduring presence of family farms. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring spirit of this place remains tied to the land and the quiet resilience of its people.

About This Augusta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Augusta, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.200456, -79.245115. 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 Augusta and Augusta County.

Detailed location data for Augusta includes the ZIP code (24479), telephone area code (540), county seat of Augusta County (Staunton), 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 Augusta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.