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Buchanan Virginia Map

Explore Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, Virginia

How to Use This Buchanan, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.520854
Longitude	-79.691059
Population	1,196
Density	212.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	24066
Area Code	540
County Seat	Fincastle
School District	Botetourt County Public Schools

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About Buchanan, Virginia

Buchanan is a locality in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,196. The population density is 212.9 people per km². Buchanan is located at 37.5209°N, 79.6911°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Buchanan is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 24066.

Buchanan maintains a quiet command over the landscape where the James River carves a deliberate path through the earth, marking the pulse of the valley floor. It lies 19.3 miles northeast of Hollins, VA (from Hollins, VA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 15.9 miles north-northwest of Bedford. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial clarity, far removed from any maritime influence, as the terrain rises toward the distant Appalachian Mountains that define the western horizon. Beyond the riverbanks, the land transitions into the dense, verdant canopy of Jefferson National Forest, which begins its climb just a mile away, shielding the silence of the woods. Those seeking the rugged geometry of the earth often find their way to the McFalls Ridge Trail or venture toward the cascading waters of Apple Orchard Falls, while the stillness of Abbott Lake provides a reflective contrast to the flowing current of the James River.

Buchanan carries the weight of a long tenure in the valley, its historical identity formed by the intersection of early iron works and the essential transit provided by the river. The local economy has shifted from the industrial clamor of past centuries to a pace defined by the rhythms of agriculture and the stewardship of the surrounding natural preserves, such as the quiet depth of Chair Rock Hollow. Life in Buchanan moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, reflecting a heritage built upon the limestone foundations and the fertile soil that has supported settlers for generations. The architecture of the older streets speaks to a time when the river was the primary artery of commerce, and today, that same waterway continues to shape the character of the place, anchoring the community to the land as much as to its own enduring memory.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 1.3 mi, 131° SE · 733k acres
Mills Gap Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 171° S
Short Hills Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 020° N
Thunder Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.4 mi, 084° E · 2,427 acres
Natural Bridge State Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 048° NE
Eagle Rock Lime Kilns (Historic Ruins) — 10.4 mi, 324° NW
Natural Bridge of Virginia (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 047° NE
Caverns at Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 046° NE
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 11.6 mi, 322° NW · 1.1M acres
James River Face Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.8 mi, 074° E · 8,849 acres
Claytor Nature Study Center (Local Recreation) — 11.9 mi, 140° SE
Dinosaur Kingdom II (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 045° NE
Old Mine Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 mi, 063° NE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 13.5 mi, 232° SW · 110k acres
Rhinoceros (Public Artwork) — 14.0 mi, 151° SE
Carvins Cove Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 15.6 mi, 238° SW
Piper L-4 Grasshopper (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 147° SE
Indian and Settler Conflict (Monument) — 15.8 mi, 061° NE
Eleanor D Wilson Museum (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 230° SW
The Rock (Monument) — 18.1 mi, 230° SW
Vinton War Memorial (Monument) — 19.9 mi, 213° SW
O. Winston Link Museum (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 218° SW
Roanoke Pinball Museum (Museum) — 22.0 mi, 218° SW
Rockbridge Historical Society (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 037° NE
The Cabell Gallery (Gallery) — 22.8 mi, 037° NE
Nelson Gallery (Gallery) — 22.8 mi, 037° NE
Gillis Theatre (Theatre) — 23.1 mi, 036° NE
Douthat State Park (State Park) — 23.6 mi, 345° N
Booker T. Washington National Monument (National Monument) — 27.6 mi, 185° S · 244 acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 57.6 mi, 052° NE · 197k acres

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