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Buena Vista Virginia Map

Explore Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, Virginia

How to Use This Buena Vista, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.729345
Longitude	-79.358134
Population	6,641
Density	398.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	24013, 24416
Area Code	540
School District	Buena Vista City Public Schools

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About Buena Vista, Virginia

Buena Vista is a locality in Buena Vista (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,641. The population density is 398.3 people per km². Buena Vista is located at 37.7293°N, 79.3581°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Buena Vista is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 24013, 24416.

Buena Vista occupies a quiet reach of land where the Maury River carves its path through a landscape defined by deep woods and uneven terrain. It lies 24.5 miles north-northwest of Madison Heights, VA (from Madison Heights, VA: bearing 329°T), and is situated 5.9 miles southeast of Lexington. The atmosphere in Buena Vista often carries a cool, damp clarity as dusk settles over the nearby Reservoir Hollow, pulling a thin veil of mist across the low-lying fields. Visitors might find their way toward the rushing waters of Panther Falls or spend a meditative afternoon wandering the paths within Glen Maury Park. On the distant horizon, the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the sky in a jagged, hazy silhouette that shifts color from slate gray to deep violet as the sun descends. Those who seek more rugged terrain often travel toward the Rocky Row Trail to survey the expansive, inland greenery of this interior province.

Buena Vista traces its origins to the industrious movements of early settlers who recognized the potential of the local waterways and fertile ground. The local economy evolved from early agricultural roots into a period defined by manufacturing, which brought brick buildings and iron-wrought character to the streets. While the heavy industry of the past has shifted, the legacy of that labor remains visible in the sturdy, time-worn architecture that lines the center of Buena Vista. Today, the town maintains a steady pace, balancing its historical reliance on production with a modern focus on education and regional service. Residents often note how the quiet hum of the current economy mirrors the persistent, unforced flow of the Maury River nearby.

Cultural life in Buena Vista centers on a shared appreciation for the surrounding wild beauty and the academic influence of local institutions. The presence of Southern Virginia University brings a youthful energy to the area, shaping the town’s identity through seasonal sporting events and arts programs. Public gatherings frequently take place at Glen Maury Park, where the community celebrates local traditions under the canopy of mature trees. While the town remains modest in scale, its residents hold a strong sense of place that is reflected in the well-kept facades and the deliberate preservation of local landmarks. Even the occasional traveler passing through toward the Lynchburg Reservoir will find that Buena Vista leaves a distinct impression of a place deeply rooted in its own quiet, inland rhythm.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Glen Maury Park (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 303° NW
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 0.7 mi, 138° SE · 1.1M acres
Knight Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 029° NE
Knight Sports Arena (Stadium) — 0.9 mi, 027° NE
House Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 134° SE
Otto Cline Powell monument (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 172° S
Colonel Claudius Crozet (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 316° NW
Rockbridge Historical Society (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 310° NW
Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 307° NW
VMI World War II Memorial (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 315° NW
Virginia Military Institute Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 315° NW
The Cabell Gallery (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 310° NW
Nelson Gallery (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 310° NW
Gillis Theatre (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 313° NW
Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 6.5 mi, 092° E
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 8.8 mi, 197° S · 733k acres
James River Face Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.8 mi, 197° S · 8,849 acres
Short Hills Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.3 mi, 259° W
Old Mine Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 10.7 mi, 217° SW
Dinosaur Kingdom II (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 238° SW
Yankee Horse Ridge (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 060° NE
Natural Bridge State Park (State Park) — 11.3 mi, 233° SW
VOF Holding (State Recreation Area) — 11.7 mi, 303° NW
Caverns at Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 237° SW
Thunder Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.1 mi, 205° SW · 2,427 acres
Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.3 mi, 335° NW
Train Station and Caboose (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 129° SE
Sweet Briar Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 128° SE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 22.7 mi, 061° NE · 110k acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 34.4 mi, 052° NE · 197k acres

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