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Bristol Virginia Map

Explore Bristol, 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 Bristol, Virginia

How to Use This Bristol, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	36.616954
Longitude	-82.157564
Population	17,219
Density	516.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	24201, 24202, 24203, 24205, 24209
Area Code	276
School District	Bristol City Public Schools

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About Bristol, Virginia

Bristol is a locality in Bristol (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 17,219. The population density is 516.5 people per km². Bristol is located at 36.6170°N, 82.1576°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bristol is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 24201, 24202, 24203.

Bristol maintains a steady composure across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Little Creek, which winds its way through the local terrain. It lies 7.9 miles north-northeast of Hamilton, TN (from Hamilton, TN: bearing 31°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-northeast of Blountville. {NAVIGATION_SENTENCE} Beyond the immediate banks, the land stretches toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which stand as a silent, hazy silhouette against the horizon. The nearby Clayman Hollow offers a deeper sense of topography, carving small, sheltered folds into the earth that trap the golden light of late afternoon. Residents often find respite at Steele Creek Park Lake, where the water mirrors the shifting colors of the canopy throughout the changing seasons. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial weight, anchored firmly by its inland position far from any oceanic influence.

Bristol emerged from the necessity of trade and the intersection of vital rail lines, forging an identity rooted in the industrious spirit of the region. Historically, the local economy relied heavily on the rhythmic output of manufacturing and the steady commerce generated by its unique position on the state line. These industries shaped the architecture of the downtown corridors, where brick facades stand as sturdy reminders of a time when coal and timber dictated the pace of regional growth. Today, the economy has diversified, yet the industrious DNA of the early settlers persists in the way businesses organize their daily operations. The labor of previous generations left a legacy of resilience that continues to inform the way Bristol manages its modern professional landscape.

Cultural life in Bristol finds its focal point at Cumberland Square Park, a central gathering place that hosts community discourse and seasonal celebrations under the open sky. The town claims a significant place in the narrative of American music, having served as a site for early recording sessions that captured the raw, foundational sounds of the region. Notable figures like the legendary musician Tennessee Ernie Ford found their beginnings here, carrying the cadence of the local speech into the wider world. Visitors may venture seven miles out to witness the cascading water of Abrams Falls, a geological punctuation mark in an otherwise steady and rhythmic environment. The collective character of Bristol remains defined by a polite, measured approach to life, where the weight of history feels less like a burden and more like a steadying hand.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mumpower Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 232° SW
Suncrest Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 069° E
Veterans War Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 224° SW
Theatre Bristol (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 222° SW
Paramount Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 222° SW
The Foundation Event Facility (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 224° SW
Memorial Tower (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 179° S
Randolph Baseball Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 243° SW
Washington County Little League (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 050° NE
Gross/morrel Homestead (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 165° S
Bristol Caverns (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 157° SE
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 6.6 mi, 131° SE · 662k acres
Jackson's Camp (Historic Ruins) — 6.6 mi, 229° SW
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 131° SE
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 8.5 mi, 099° E · 733k acres
Bristol Thunder Valley Dragway (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 217° SW
Barter Theatre Stage II (Theatre) — 12.1 mi, 058° NE
Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 018° N
Big Laurel Branch Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.2 mi, 154° SE · 11k acres
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.4 mi, 090° E · 155k acres
Old Doe Lookout Tower (Historic Ruins) — 19.1 mi, 142° SE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 19.6 mi, 088° E · 110k acres
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area Interpretive Exhibit (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 196° S
Courthouse Common Soldier, 1914 (Public Artwork) — 20.1 mi, 012° N
Chimney Rock (Viewpoint) — 20.2 mi, 135° SE
Wautauga Dam (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 175° S
State Line Drive-in Movie Theater (Cinema) — 20.5 mi, 187° S
Where Trails Cross (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 087° E
NCG Kingsport 11 (Cinema) — 21.0 mi, 253° W
Pond Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.1 mi, 168° S · 6,920 acres

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