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Cumberland Virginia Map

Explore Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, Virginia

How to Use This Cumberland, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.498721
Longitude	-78.257515
Population	365
Density	33.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	23040
Area Code	804
County Seat	Cumberland
School District	Cumberland County Public Schools

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About Cumberland, Virginia

Cumberland is a locality in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 365. The population density is 33.8 people per km². Cumberland is located at 37.4987°N, 78.2575°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23040.

Cumberland occupies a stretch of the Virginia Piedmont where the land settles into a rhythmic pattern of thick timber and quiet, sun-drenched clearings. It lies 29.9 miles south of Lake Monticello, VA (from Lake Monticello, VA: bearing 171°T), and is situated 15.6 miles north-northeast of Farmville. Little Bear Creek cuts a narrow, winding path through the soil, its waters reflecting the canopy of trees that press close to the banks. Beyond these woodlands, the horizon remains vast and understated, occasionally offering a faint, hazy suggestion of the Blue Ridge Mountains far to the west. The air here carries a heavy, earthy scent of pine and loam, particularly in the reaches of Cumberland State Forest, where the dense shade keeps the ground cool even when the afternoon sun warms the open fields. A short distance away, the still surface of Bear Creek Lake acts as a mirror for the changing sky, providing a focal point for the quietude that defines the terrain.

Cumberland maintains a steady, deliberate pace that honors a legacy of agricultural labor and the quiet endurance of the surrounding landscape. The local economy remains tethered to the timber and soil, a continuation of the industrious spirit that characterized the early settlements of the region. Much of the daily life revolves around the rhythms of the nearby Cumberland State Forest, which serves as both a primary natural resource and a sanctuary for those who walk its trails. The architecture and the disposition of the residents reflect a long-standing familiarity with the land, favoring a sturdy, unadorned utility over pretense. Even as the modern world shifts, Cumberland persists as a place where the history of the soil is held in high regard, and the quiet labor of the day is measured by the slow turn of the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cumberland State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 339° N
Bear Creek Lake State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 344° N
Turkey Ridge Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 287° W
Red Cedar Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 357° N
High Bridge Trail State Park (State Park) — 12.8 mi, 200° S
Powhatan Ponds Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 13.8 mi, 077° E
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Memorial (Monument) — 13.9 mi, 174° S
Lee's Retreat (Registered Battlefield) — 14.6 mi, 239° SW
Joan of Arc (Monument) — 15.9 mi, 209° SW
Sandy River Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 16.6 mi, 192° S
Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 17.4 mi, 255° W
Lee's Retreat: New Store (Registered Battlefield) — 17.5 mi, 249° W
Grandview Dog Pens (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 18.1 mi, 043° NE
Amelia Frightfest (Attraction) — 19.2 mi, 128° SE
Costello Stadium (Stadium) — 22.7 mi, 358° N
Briery Creek Lake (State Recreation Area) — 22.7 mi, 206° SW
Briary Wildlife Management (Viewpoint) — 23.1 mi, 207° SW
Goochland County Historical Society (Museum) — 24.0 mi, 058° NE
The Sysonby Eagle (Monument) — 24.8 mi, 060° NE
Token Machine (Attraction) — 28.1 mi, 107° E
Dover Mill (Historic Ruins) — 28.2 mi, 071° E
Confederate Cemetery (Attraction) — 31.1 mi, 254° W
Mary Mother of God (Public Artwork) — 32.4 mi, 080° E
Children's Museum of Richmond (Museum) — 32.7 mi, 101° E
The Appomattox Gallery (Gallery) — 32.8 mi, 252° W
Appomattox Courthouse Theatre (Theatre) — 32.9 mi, 253° W
Wolfbane Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 35.1 mi, 250° W
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 45.9 mi, 302° NW · 1.1M acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 48.7 mi, 323° NW · 197k acres
Shenandoah Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 51.1 mi, 327° NW · 82k acres

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