Colonial Heights Virginia Map
Colonial Heights, Bristol (city)
Colonial Heights, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Colonial Heights, Bristol (city).
Interactive Map of Colonial Heights, Virginia
| City | Colonial Heights |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Bristol (city) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.633441 |
| Longitude | -82.120409 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Colonial Heights, Virginia
Colonial Heights is a locality in Bristol (city), Virginia, United States. Colonial Heights is located at 36.6334°N, 82.1204°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23834.0.
Colonial Heights, Virginia, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of the Appomattox River and its tributaries, a terrain of modest elevations that rise and fall with a quiet grace. It lies 4.6 miles north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 55°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-south-west of Abingdon. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the broadleaf trees and manicured lawns. Streets wind through neighborhoods where mature oaks cast long, benevolent shadows, and the distant murmur of traffic is softened by the rustle of leaves. The sky above Colonial Heights often stretches wide, an expansive canvas where clouds drift lazily, sometimes tinged with the rosy hues of approaching twilight, lending a peaceful, settled character to the everyday vista. The story of Colonial Heights is deeply entwined with the waterways that have long served as arteries of commerce and connection, a legacy that harks back to its colonial roots. The river, once a bustling thoroughfare for trade and industry, now offers a more serene backdrop, its banks a place for quiet contemplation or recreation. For generations, the economy of Colonial Heights has drawn strength from manufacturing and its strategic position within the broader Richmond-Petersburg metropolitan area, a practical resilience that underpins the community's character. While not boasting grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in the everyday rhythm of its residents, the enduring sense of place fostered by familiar streets, local businesses, and the shared memory of a landscape that has steadily evolved yet retained its essential charm.
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About This Colonial Heights Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Colonial Heights, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Colonial Heights and Bristol (city). Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Colonial Heights is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Colonial Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
