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Blacksburg Virginia Map

Explore Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg, Virginia

How to Use This Blacksburg, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg.

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

Latitude	37.231264
Longitude	-80.426745
Population	44,826
Density	876.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	24416, 24340, 24061
Area Code	276, 540
County Seat	Christiansburg
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg is a locality in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 44,826. The population density is 876.8 people per km². Blacksburg is located at 37.2313°N, 80.4267°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Blacksburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 24416, 24340, 24061.

Blacksburg occupies a high plateau in the southwestern reaches of the Virginia highlands, where the air thins and cools as it catches the prevailing mountain winds. It lies 6.9 miles north of Christiansburg, VA (from Christiansburg, VA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north-northeast of Merrimac. The land here rises in a series of persistent, firm elevations that define the physical character of Blacksburg, creating a terrain of uneven ridges and deep, verdant pockets. Stroubles Creek winds its way through the lower elevations near the campus, its modest, persistent flow serving as a quiet companion to the daily movement of the populace. In the distance, the Appalachian Mountains trace a jagged, indigo silhouette against the sky, while the nearby Meadow Hollow offers a quiet, sunken contrast to the surrounding heights. The light at dusk often lingers in a peculiar, bruised violet hue over the fields, turning the grasses into a sea of muted color before the night settles fully into the valleys.

Blacksburg traces its origins to the mid-eighteenth century, when the frontier pushed westward and settlers sought to claim the productive, limestone-rich soil of the region. The initial establishment grew slowly, rooted in the hard work of agrarian families who built their lives amidst the dense, ancient timber of the area. Through the decades, Blacksburg evolved from a small outpost into a center for intellectual and civic growth, maintaining a persistent sense of self-reliance that has survived the transition from a rural settlement to a modern hub. The presence of the Price House and Nature Museum serves as a tangible link to these early days, preserving the domestic artifacts and the quiet, deliberate pace of the families who first cleared the land. It is a history marked not by grand, sudden shifts, but by a steady, grinding progress that reflects the character of those who chose to stay and build.

Economic life in Blacksburg is driven primarily by the presence of Virginia Tech, an institution that acts as the central engine for local industry, research, and technical innovation. The university dictates the rhythm of the calendar, with the arrival and departure of students pulsing through the streets like a seasonal tide. Infrastructure in Blacksburg supports a high density of specialized research facilities and technology startups that benefit from the proximity to university labs and engineering talent. Beyond the ivory tower, the local economy relies on a service sector designed to accommodate a transient and educated population, creating a unique, hybrid environment where academic rigor meets everyday commerce. The proximity to the Jefferson National Forest provides a natural resource for both recreation and study, grounding the high-tech pursuits of the town in the rugged, physical reality of the surrounding wilderness.

Cultural identity in Blacksburg is inextricably linked to the fervor of college sports, where the autumn Saturdays are defined by the roar of the stadium and the collective focus of the entire region. Annual festivals, such as Steppin' Out, transform the main streets into a vibrant, pedestrian-only thoroughfare where local craft and music occupy the space usually reserved for transit. For those seeking a quieter engagement with the landscape, the Brush Mountain Horse Trail offers a path through the dense, forested ridges, while a trip to the nearby Big Pond provides a solitary expanse of water far removed from the noise of the campus. While many residents and scholars pass through, Blacksburg remains a place where the enduring, quiet beauty of the highlands commands a certain respect, compelling even the most hurried traveler to pause as the sunlight fades behind the western ridges.

Nearby Outdoor Places

April 16th Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 134° SE
Haymarket Theatre (Cinema) — 0.5 mi, 105° E
Perspective Gallery (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 102° E
XYZ Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 096° E
New River Art & Fiber Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 100° E
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 109° E
Community Center Aquatic Center and Muni Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 043° NE
Winfrey’s Rock (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 049° NE
Heritage Community Park and Natural Area (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 286° W
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 2.3 mi, 314° NW · 733k acres
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 3.6 mi, 292° W · 865 acres
Brush Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.4 mi, 021° N · 4,795 acres
Falls Ridge Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 114° SE
African American Memory & Storyboard (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 172° S
Sapphire Ballroom & Dance Center (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 172° S
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 8.4 mi, 014° N · 110k acres
Kelly Knob Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.6 mi, 355° N
Keffer Oak (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 019° N
Mountain Lake Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.0 mi, 335° NW · 17k acres
Eastern Continental Divide (Attraction) — 12.7 mi, 033° NE
Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.2 mi, 351° N
Dixie Caverns (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 084° E
Battle of Hanging Rock (Registered Battlefield) — 22.3 mi, 072° E
Sun Music Hall (Theatre) — 23.0 mi, 165° S
Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley (Arts Centre) — 23.2 mi, 237° SW

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