Chesterfield Virginia Map
Explore Chesterfield, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Chesterfield, Virginia
| City | Chesterfield |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.377094 |
| Longitude | -77.50582 |
| Population | 8,200 |
| Density | 120.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 23832, 23838 |
| Area Code | 804 |
| County Seat | Chesterfield Court House |
About Chesterfield, Virginia
Chesterfield is a locality in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Chesterfield is located at 37.3771°N, 77.5058°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 23832, 23838.Chesterfield occupies a space defined by the quiet persistence of inland forests and the slow, deliberate movement of local waterways. It lies 3.8 miles west-northwest of Chester, VA (from Chester, VA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-southwest of Meadowbrook. The landscape maintains a steady, unremarkable elevation that transitions into the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the far horizon. Residents often look toward the dense greenery of Pocahontas State Forest, where the canopy creates a deep, cool shade during the height of the summer heat. Nearby, the water of Swift Creek cuts a narrow path through the earth, marking the land with a persistent, fluid line. A stillness settles over the surface of Salem Woods Lake as the afternoon sun fades, casting long, lean shadows across the surrounding soil.
Chesterfield carries the weight of a long history, where the rhythms of the old agrarian economy have gradually yielded to modern commerce and suburban development. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land, building lives around the soil and the timber that defined the region for generations. Today, the local economy leans heavily into professional services, retail, and the infrastructure required to support a growing population. While the smoke of older industries has largely cleared, the drive for stability remains a primary concern for those who organize their daily work here. The transition from a rural outpost to a contemporary hub has been marked by a pragmatic approach to growth, favoring steady expansion over sudden, unearned shifts.
Chesterfield finds its cultural character in the preservation of heritage sites like Magnolia Grange, which serves as a quiet reminder of the architecture and social customs of the past. The pace of life here is deliberate, characterized by a preference for local gatherings and a neighborly adherence to traditional manners. Events held throughout the year draw the community together, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the gap between different generations. Notable individuals, such as the athlete Arthur Ashe, have roots that connect to this general region, grounding the identity of the area in a legacy of achievement and character. People move through their days with a focus on the practicalities of work and family, finding beauty in the predictable cycle of the changing seasons.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Fairgrounds (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 047° NE
- Ironbridge Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 000° N
- Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 301° NW
- Beulah Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 3.9 mi, 027° NE
- River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.7 mi, 075° E
- Children's Museum of Richmond (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 282° W
- Abandoned Netherwood Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 10.3 mi, 009° N
- Abandoned Smith Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 10.4 mi, 009° N
- Studio Two Three (Arts Centre) — 10.4 mi, 018° N
- Big Bike (Public Artwork) — 10.5 mi, 068° E
- Grave Marker (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 012° N
- Eppa Hunton's Grave (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 013° N
- Fitzhugh Lee's Grave (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 013° N
- Jefferson Davis's Grave (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 013° N
- J. L. M. Curry's Grave (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 013° N
- Maymont Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.2 mi, 007° N
- Artspace (Gallery) — 11.2 mi, 356° N
- McCools of Bon Air (Gallery) — 11.3 mi, 344° N
- Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 11.3 mi, 027° NE · 43 acres
- Powhatan Chiefdom (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 017° N
- John Jasper (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 018° N
- Brown's Isle Amphitheater (Theatre) — 11.4 mi, 018° N
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 022° N
- Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.8 mi, 097° E · 2,590 acres
- James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.7 mi, 108° E · 9,242 acres
- Petersburg National Battlefield Park (National Park) — 19.9 mi, 164° S · 212 acres
- Powhatan State Park (State Park) — 29.9 mi, 311° NW
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About This Chesterfield Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chesterfield, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.377094, -77.50582. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Chesterfield includes the ZIP code (23832, 23838), telephone area code (804), county seat of Chesterfield County (Chesterfield Court House), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
