Culpeper, 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 Culpeper, Culpeper County.
| City | Culpeper |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Culpeper |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.473182 |
| Longitude | -77.996664 |
| Population | 20,794 |
| Density | 1046.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Culpeper is a locality in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 20,794. The population density is 1046.2 people per km². Culpeper is located at 38.4732°N, 77.9967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22701.
Culpeper unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where the Piedmont’s gentle slopes give way to a rich tapestry of farmland and woodlands. It lies 30.2 miles south-west of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 229°T), and is situated 19.8 miles south-south-west of Warrenton. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a soft, golden haze, a quality that seems to settle over the historic homes and the sturdy oaks lining the streets, imbuing the very atmosphere with a sense of enduring peace. The Rapidan River, a vital artery, meanders through the county, its presence felt in the verdant valleys and the occasional glint of sunlight on its waters, a constant reminder of the land’s fertile embrace. Culpeper’s heart beats with a quiet, determined energy, a place where the past and present coexist with a comfortable grace. The history of Culpeper is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Virginia’s Piedmont, its economy long anchored by the cultivation of tobacco, wheat, and later, cattle. This enduring connection to the land is still palpable, evident in the farmers’ markets that spring to life on weekends and the widespread presence of working farms that shape the county’s visual character. Culpeper’s strategic location, once a crossroads for travelers and commerce, has fostered a resilient spirit, a legacy carried forward by its diverse local businesses that range from historic downtown shops to modern enterprises. The echoes of Civil War skirmishes still whisper across the countryside, a somber counterpoint to the vibrant present, reminding visitors of the deep roots and complex narratives that define this enduring corner of Virginia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Culpeper, 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 Culpeper and Culpeper County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Culpeper 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 Culpeper 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. |