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Bedford Virginia Map

Explore Bedford, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bedford, Virginia

How to Use This Bedford, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bedford, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bedford.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bedford
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Bedford County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.334308
Longitude	-79.523088
Population	6,657
Density	294.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	24523
Area Code	276
County Seat	Bedford
School District	Bedford County Public Schools

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About Bedford, Virginia

Bedford is a locality in Bedford County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,657. The population density is 294.7 people per km². Bedford is located at 37.3343°N, 79.5231°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bedford is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 24523.

Bedford emerges from the inland landscape as a place where the light of late afternoon catches the tall grass and turns the fields into pools of gilded honey. It lies 13.0 miles west of Forest, VA (from Forest, VA: bearing 261°T), and is situated 14.6 miles west of Timberlake. The topography surrounding Bedford defines the horizon with gentle slopes that carry the eye toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, visible as a soft, violet silhouette against the sky. Water flows quietly through the territory, marked by the steady movement of Johns Creek, while Markham Pond offers a calm, reflective surface four miles away. Within the town limits, Centertown Park provides a central space for the rhythm of daily life to unfold amidst the quiet shade of native trees. Those who wander nine miles toward the horizon will find the terrain rising into the distinct shape of Wheats Valley, a basin that holds the cool air of the morning long after the sun has climbed.

Bedford possesses a long memory of industry and labor, having grown from an early settlement into a center for manufacturing and agricultural trade. The local economy has shifted over the decades, moving from the steady output of factories to a modern reliance on diverse commerce and professional services. Workers here have long understood the value of the land, cultivating the soil with a patience that reflects the steady growth of the region. Even as the nature of local industry evolves, the industrious spirit of the past remains present in the brick facades and the organized layout of the central streets. This endurance of purpose gives the place a grounding weight, ensuring that the legacy of those who built the foundation of Bedford is recognized in the daily work of its current inhabitants.

Cultural character in Bedford is defined by a quiet, steady pride and a profound respect for the weight of history that lingers in its public spaces. The National D-Day Memorial stands as a significant landmark, drawing visitors who seek to honor the memory of those who served during a pivotal era of the twentieth century. Local events often center around the shared experience of the seasons, bringing people together in the public squares when the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change. Those seeking to engage with the natural terrain often follow the Flat Top Mountain Trail, which winds through the rugged beauty found nine miles outside the center. While the pace of life remains deliberate and thoughtful, the influence of residents who have achieved recognition on a national scale adds a layer of depth to the collective identity of the people who call this place home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Orange Street Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 093° E
Piper L-4 Grasshopper (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 248° W
Reynolds Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 119° SE
Liberty Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 201° S
Falling Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 148° SE
Rhinoceros (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 285° W
Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 101° E
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 9.0 mi, 349° N · 733k acres
Headforemost Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.4 mi, 348° N
Thunder Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.7 mi, 003° N · 2,427 acres
Slave Quarters (Historic Ruins) — 14.3 mi, 086° E
Bethany Church (Historic Ruins) — 15.7 mi, 152° SE
James River Face Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.9 mi, 013° N · 8,849 acres
Smith Mountain Lake State Park (State Park) — 16.4 mi, 193° S
Bedford County (Monument) — 16.5 mi, 075° E
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 17.4 mi, 031° NE · 1.1M acres
Westlake Cinema (Cinema) — 18.5 mi, 216° SW
Booker T. Washington National Monument (National Monument) — 18.5 mi, 217° SW · 244 acres
The Chaplains Museum (Museum) — 18.8 mi, 086° E
Jerry Falwell Memorial (Monument) — 19.0 mi, 086° E
Hill City AquaZoo (Aquarium) — 19.0 mi, 083° E
29 Drive in (Cinema) — 19.5 mi, 098° E
Natural Bridge State Park (State Park) — 19.6 mi, 356° N
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights (Museum) — 20.1 mi, 076° E
E. C. Glass Civic Auditorium (Theatre) — 20.2 mi, 075° E
Natural Bridge of Virginia (Attraction) — 20.3 mi, 357° N
The Midtown Outdoor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 20.3 mi, 077° E
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 20.3 mi, 283° W · 110k acres
Thoresen Theatre (Theatre) — 20.6 mi, 070° E
Horse Drawn Road Grader (Attraction) — 20.6 mi, 075° E

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