Clifton Virginia Map

About Clifton, Virginia

Clifton is a locality in Orange County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 243. The population density is 383.0 people per km². Clifton is located at 38.7801°N, 77.3860°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Clifton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 24609, 20124.

Clifton reveals itself as a collection of quiet lanes and historic wood-frame structures sheltered by the dense, persistent canopy of a mature hardwood forest. It lies 13.2 miles south of Culpeper, VA (from Culpeper, VA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-northeast of Orange. The terrain here is defined by a series of moderate slopes that descend toward the banks of Mountain Run, where the water moves with a deliberate, low-slung grace through the clay-rich soil. Beyond the immediate tree line, the air carries a crisp, inland stillness, and on the clearest days, the faint, bruised silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains emerge along the western horizon like a distant promise. Nearby, the quiet surface of House Lake reflects the shifting colors of the canopy, while the surrounding woodland serves as a sanctuary for those seeking the stillness of the interior landscape.

Clifton maintains a distinct identity rooted in its origins as a railroad stop, a heritage still legible in the preserved architecture that anchors its center. While the regional economy has shifted toward the technological and professional tides of the modern era, the character of Clifton remains tethered to a deliberate, small-scale pace, favoring local galleries and artisanal storefronts over the clamor of rapid expansion. Residents often venture toward the quiet grounds of Lake Orange Public Fishing Lake to observe the seasonal changes in the vegetation, a practice that mirrors the town’s broader commitment to preserving its rural atmosphere. The enduring legacy of the nineteenth century persists in the timber and brick of the older buildings, ensuring that even as the modern world encroaches, Clifton remains a place where the passage of time is measured by the changing light on the forest floor.

About This Clifton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clifton, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.780128, -77.38599. 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 Clifton includes the ZIP code (24609, 20124), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Orange County (Orange), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools).

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.