Explore Crozet, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Crozet, 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 Crozet.
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 | Crozet |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Albemarle County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.069582 |
| Longitude | -78.700575 |
| Population | 9,224 |
| Density | 806.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 22932 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| County Seat | Charlottesville |
| School District | Albemarle County Public Schools |
Crozet defines its character through the subtle, persistent movement of the Parrott Branch as it winds through the quiet landscape. It lies 10.3 miles east of Waynesboro, VA (from Waynesboro, VA: bearing 90°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west of Albemarle. The terrain unfolds in a series of gentle elevations that lead the eye toward the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the horizon. Residents often find respite at Claudius Crozet Park, where the open spaces offer a clear view of the changing sky. To the west, the quiet depression of Saddle Hollow creates a natural sanctuary for local wildlife, while the nearby Henleys Lake reflects the shifting colors of the canopy during the autumn months. The air here carries a crisp, inland clarity, far removed from the heavy humidity of the coast.
Crozet grew from its early reliance on the railroad and the cultivation of the surrounding orchards, which shaped the slow, deliberate pace of its development. Industry in Crozet moved from these agricultural roots toward a more diverse economy, though the influence of the land remains a constant presence. Local businesses prioritize a connection to the soil, often highlighting the produce and artisanal goods that have sustained the region for generations. History here is felt in the architecture of the older buildings, which stand as quiet witnesses to the transition from a transit hub to a modern residential center. The economy reflects a careful balance, favoring steady growth that respects the agricultural heritage of the surrounding plains.
Crozet fosters a cultural atmosphere defined by a profound respect for the outdoors and a collaborative spirit among its inhabitants. Visitors frequently explore the Turk Branch Trail to engage with the natural beauty that characterizes this inland region. The community gathers throughout the year for seasonal festivals at Claudius Crozet Park, which serve as the primary venue for local engagement and social life. While the area maintains a modest profile, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the accomplished writer Rita Mae Brown, who found inspiration in this specific landscape. Life in Crozet proceeds with a quiet intensity, where the rhythm of the day is marked more by the passing of the seasons than by the rapid demands of urban existence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crozet, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.069582, -78.700575. 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 Crozet includes the ZIP code (22932), telephone area code (540), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Albemarle County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |