Colonial Heights Virginia Map

About Colonial Heights, Virginia

Colonial Heights is a locality in Roanoke (city), Virginia, United States. Colonial Heights is located at 37.2535°N, 79.9600°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23834.

Colonial Heights unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad valleys, a place where the rolling hills of Virginia's Piedmont begin to whisper their stories to the wider world. It lies 1.6 miles south-west of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 220°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-north-east of Cave Spring. Here, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a summer shower, a fragrance that seems to settle deep into the skin. The terrain, shaped by ancient rivers and time, offers vistas of verdant woodlands and open fields, the sky above a vast canvas that shifts from the crisp blue of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of sunset. The rhythm of Colonial Heights is one of quiet diligence, a steady hum of activity that resonates with the enduring spirit of the land. The history of Colonial Heights is intertwined with the agricultural bounty and burgeoning industry that have defined this region for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and strategic location, laid the groundwork for a community that would grow and adapt through the centuries. The local economy, once heavily reliant on farming and timber, has diversified, embracing manufacturing and service sectors while retaining a deep connection to its agrarian roots. You can still feel the echoes of past endeavors in the very structure of the land, a subtle testament to the hands that have tilled it and the ingenuity that has built upon it. Though not a place of grand, imposing landmarks, Colonial Heights possesses a distinct character, a quiet pride evident in its well-kept neighborhoods and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Colonial Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colonial Heights, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.253471, -79.960038. 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 Roanoke (city).

Detailed location data for Colonial Heights includes the ZIP code (24015), telephone area code (540, 804), county seat of Roanoke (city), and school district assignment (Colonial Heights City Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Colonial Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.