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Chester Virginia Map

Explore Chester, 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 Chester, Virginia

How to Use This Chester, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.356816
Longitude	-77.44165
Population	23,414
Density	686.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	23831, 23836
Area Code	804
County Seat	Chesterfield Court House
School District	Chesterfield County Public Schools

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About Chester, Virginia

Chester is a locality in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 23,414. The population density is 686.9 people per km². Chester is located at 37.3568°N, 77.4416°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 23831, 23836.

Chester occupies a quiet stretch of land where the flat plains of the interior begin to hold the weight of the coming day’s light. It lies 6.6 miles south-southeast of Meadowbrook, VA (from Meadowbrook, VA: bearing 165°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-northwest of Petersburg. The landscape around Chester remains marked by the slow, steady movement of Ashton Creek as it carves its path through the soil. Travelers might observe Rieves Lake nearby, a still body of water that mirrors the pale sky during the late afternoon. To the west, the distant Blue Ridge Mountains sit as a faint, jagged line against the horizon, anchoring the wide perspective of the region. The proximity to Pocahontas State Forest provides a dense, green border of hardwood and pine that defines the local horizon.

Chester emerged from a landscape defined by the long, agrarian traditions of the Piedmont, where the soil once favored the cultivation of tobacco. Over time, the local economy shifted from these fields into a diverse landscape of modern commerce and logistical hubs that serve the surrounding region. The industry here relies on a sturdy network of infrastructure, supporting businesses that keep the pulse of the local economy beating with consistent regularity. Residents often find that the history of the area is written not just in books, but in the quiet, industrious nature of the modern workspace. This transition from older agricultural roots to a contemporary commercial center has allowed Chester to maintain a steady, grounded pace of life.

Kiwanis Park serves as a central point for the daily life of the people, offering a space where the rhythm of the afternoon is measured by the shadows lengthening across the grass. Cultural life in Chester is defined by a modest, neighborly character that avoids the clamor of larger urban centers. While the region holds deep memories of the past, it remains focused on the present, supporting schools and local organizations that foster a sense of shared purpose. Noted figures such as the musician D'Angelo have roots in this specific environment, carrying the influence of the local cadence into their work. The atmosphere remains one of understated persistence, where the evening air cools the land and brings a sense of quiet closure to the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chester Linear Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 331° NW
Goyne Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 288° W
River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 043° NE
Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 294° NW
VCU Rice Center (Local Recreation) — 5.3 mi, 074° E
Johnson Marsh State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 107° E
Big Bike (Public Artwork) — 8.2 mi, 049° NE
Soldiers' Monument (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 114° SE
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.1 mi, 092° E · 2,590 acres
Beacon Theatre (Theatre) — 9.2 mi, 113° SE
Box 5 Cabaret Theatre (Theatre) — 9.3 mi, 113° SE
Lamb Center for Arts and Healing (Arts Centre) — 9.3 mi, 113° SE
Studio Two Three (Arts Centre) — 11.3 mi, 358° N
Parsonage Ruins (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 068° E
Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 11.6 mi, 008° N · 43 acres
Canal Lock Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 11.6 mi, 356° N
Powhatan Stone (Monument) — 11.7 mi, 008° N
Abandoned Netherwood Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 11.7 mi, 351° N
Statue of Liberty (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 008° N
Triple Crossing (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 003° N
Fitzhugh Lee's Grave (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 355° N
Eppa Hunton's Grave (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 355° N
Edgar Allan Poe Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 004° N
First Freedom Center (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 002° N
Maymont Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 12.7 mi, 350° N
James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.9 mi, 107° E · 9,242 acres
Petersburg National Battlefield Park (National Park) — 17.8 mi, 174° S · 212 acres
Powhatan State Park (State Park) — 33.5 mi, 309° NW

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