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Covington Virginia Map

Explore Covington, 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 Covington, Virginia

How to Use This Covington, Virginia Map

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

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	Covington
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Covington (city)
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.78106
Longitude	-79.985434
Population	5,737
Density	405.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	23039, 24426
Area Code	804, 540
School District	Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

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About Covington, Virginia

Covington is a locality in Covington (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,737. The population density is 405.0 people per km². Covington is located at 37.7811°N, 79.9854°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Covington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 23039, 24426.

Covington emerges from the landscape where the Jackson River carves its path through the rugged terrain of the interior. It lies 31.4 miles north of Hollins, VA (from Hollins, VA: bearing 355°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Clifton Forge. The water flows with a steady, persistent clarity that defines the local topography, carving deep channels near the nearby Ford Hollow. Beyond the immediate banks, the dense greenery of the James River Ranger District anchors the horizon, offering a stark contrast to the open clearings found at Main Street Park. To the west, the distant Appalachian Mountains rise in a jagged silhouette, their peaks often shrouded in a soft, violet-gray haze as the afternoon light fades. Those seeking the cooling spray of water often journey six miles to see Falling Spring Falls, where the cascade descends with a rhythmic, percussive force against the limestone.

Covington maintains a legacy forged in the grit of industrial labor and the steady pulse of manufacturing that has defined the region for generations. The economic lifeblood of the area remains tied to the production of paper and specialized timber goods, industries that have sustained families through the changing tides of the national economy. Shops and businesses occupy the central grid, reflecting a quiet endurance that mirrors the persistence of the Jackson River itself. The labor force here possesses a distinct, calloused pragmatism, a byproduct of decades spent in mills and local workshops. Modern commerce now leans into a service-oriented rhythm, yet the architecture of the older brick buildings persists as a reminder of the foundational years. Pike Pond, situated seven miles away, remains a quiet site of repose for those who balance these industrial demands with the stillness of the surrounding woods.

Covington cultivates a cultural identity defined by the modest grace of its residents and a deep connection to the land that surrounds them. Public gatherings often center on Main Street Park, a space that serves as a communal living room where neighbors trade local news and observe the changing seasons. The Jackson Trail provides an eight-mile stretch of terrain for those who prefer the quiet companionship of the woods to the noise of the modern world. While the pace of life here is deliberate, it is not stagnant, holding onto the traditions of the Old Dominion while adjusting to the quiet demands of the current century. Notable individuals such as the legendary football coach Frank Beamer have roots in this region, carrying the spirit of this inland life to broader stages. The atmosphere remains grounded, an honest reflection of a place that finds beauty in the straightforward reality of its own existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Conrad Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 196° S
Jackson River Sports Complex (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 194° S
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 1.4 mi, 007° N · 1.1M acres
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 6.2 mi, 157° SE · 733k acres
Johnsons Creek State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 308° NW
Falling Spring Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.3 mi, 019° N
Callie Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 092° E
Douthat State Park (State Park) — 10.7 mi, 047° NE
Barbours Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.8 mi, 201° S · 5,507 acres
Neola Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.8 mi, 318° NW
Lake Moomaw Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 003° N
Eagle Rock Lime Kilns (Historic Ruins) — 13.8 mi, 134° SE
Rough Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.6 mi, 062° NE · 9,327 acres
Beaverdam Falls (Nature Reserve) — 15.7 mi, 239° SW
The Bunker (Attraction) — 17.6 mi, 271° W
Government Floyd Monument (Monument) — 17.8 mi, 233° SW
Udderly Chic(k) (Public Artwork) — 21.1 mi, 226° SW
Bath County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 21.2 mi, 030° NE
Watoga State Park (State Park) — 21.5 mi, 337° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 23.1 mi, 182° S · 110k acres
T. M. Cheeks (Monument) — 23.9 mi, 342° N
Bubble Cave Preserve (Attraction) — 23.9 mi, 310° NW
Organ Cave (Attraction) — 25.0 mi, 260° W
Caverns at Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 26.3 mi, 112° E
Second Creek Mill (Museum) — 26.9 mi, 253° W
Pearl S Buck Birthplace (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 335° NW
Eleanor D Wilson Museum (Museum) — 29.6 mi, 175° S
Nelson Gallery (Gallery) — 29.6 mi, 089° E
The Cabell Gallery (Gallery) — 29.7 mi, 089° E
Rockbridge Historical Society (Museum) — 29.7 mi, 089° E

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