Culpeper Virginia Map

About Culpeper, Virginia

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.

About This Culpeper Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Culpeper, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.473182, -77.996664. 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.

Detailed location data for Culpeper includes the ZIP code (22701), telephone area code (540), county seat of Culpeper County (Culpeper), and school district assignment (Culpeper County 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 Culpeper is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.