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Dumbarton Virginia Map

Explore Dumbarton, 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 Dumbarton, Virginia

How to Use This Dumbarton, Virginia Map

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

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.

CityDumbarton
StateVirginia (VA)
CountyHenrico County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude37.611887
Longitude-77.508285
Population8,506
Density1742.3 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code23228
Area Code804
School DistrictHenrico County Public Schools

About Dumbarton, Virginia

Dumbarton is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,506. The population density is 1742.3 people per km². Dumbarton is located at 37.6119°N, 77.5083°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23228.

Dumbarton occupies a quiet stretch of the Piedmont landscape where the land settles into a gentle, steady terrain.

It lies 6.3 miles west-southwest of Radford, VA (from Radford, VA: bearing 253°T), and is situated 6.6 miles northeast of Pulaski.

Upham Brook winds its way through the local topography, carving a path that defines the flow of the immediate environment. Staples Millpond rests silently at the center, its calm surface reflecting the shifting colors of the afternoon sky. To the west, the distant Blue Ridge Mountains form a jagged, hazy silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the perspective of those who live here. Bryan Park offers a nearby expanse of green space where the local flora thrives in the humid Virginia air. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the seasonal cooling that settles over the earth as the sun dips below the tree line.

Dumbarton grew from its early foundations as a modest settlement, gradually evolving alongside the shifting priorities of the regional economy. The area moved from its agrarian roots into a more diversified landscape of commerce and suburban development. Modern industries and local businesses now populate the corridors, maintaining a steady pace of productivity that mirrors the industrious history of the surrounding region. While the echoes of older trade routes remain, the current economic landscape focuses on a blend of professional services and retail centers. This transition reflects a broader pattern of growth, where the practical needs of the present are met with a firm respect for the established development patterns of the past.

Dumbarton maintains a character defined by its blend of residential stability and its proximity to the cultural pulse of the region. Residents often find themselves frequenting the trails of Bryan Park or observing the quiet activity around the banks of Upham Brook. The community life centers on shared spaces that encourage a slow, deliberate engagement with one's neighbors and the natural world. Throughout the decades, the area has served as a quiet backdrop for individuals who value a steady environment over the noise of more crowded centers. While the pace of life is measured, the local spirit remains attentive to the subtle transitions of the seasons and the enduring presence of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • See Richmond By Rail (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 058° NE
  • Westwood Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 191° S
  • Midtown Design Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 152° SE
  • Bryan Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 130° SE
  • Laurel Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 000° N
  • The Westhampton Green (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 190° S
  • Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 215° SW
  • Burying Ground Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 212° SW
  • Lanie Kruszewski (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 203° SW
  • Henderson Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 106° E
  • Tin Pan (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 263° W
  • Highest Point In Henrico County (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 245° SW
  • Richmond Triangle Players (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 148° SE
  • Virginia Museum of History and Culture (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 153° SE
  • Science Museum of Virginia (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 146° SE
  • Virginia Center for Architecture (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 149° SE
  • Jeb Stuart Monument (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 041° NE
  • The Quarry (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 157° SE
  • Maymont Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.4 mi, 163° S
  • Funny Bone (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 220° SW
  • Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 139° SE
  • George Edward Pickett's Grave (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 149° SE
  • Maggie L. Walker (National Park) — 5.8 mi, 140° SE · 13 acres
  • Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 7.9 mi, 139° SE · 43 acres
  • Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 14.5 mi, 193° S
  • Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.0 mi, 140° SE · 2,590 acres
  • Powhatan State Park (State Park) — 22.4 mi, 283° W
  • James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.1 mi, 139° SE · 9,242 acres

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About This Dumbarton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dumbarton, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.611887, -77.508285. 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 Dumbarton includes the ZIP code (23228), telephone area code (804), county seat of Henrico County, and school district assignment (Henrico 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.