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Chesterfield Virginia Map

Explore Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, Virginia

How to Use This Chesterfield, Virginia Map

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

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	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

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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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