Elkton Virginia Map
Elkton, 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 Elkton, Rockingham County.
Interactive Map of Elkton, Virginia
| City | Elkton |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Rockingham |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.407904 |
| Longitude | -78.623628 |
| Population | 3,006 |
| Density | 363.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Elkton, Virginia
Elkton is a locality in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,006. The population density is 363.1 people per km². Elkton is located at 38.4079°N, 78.6236°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22827.
Elkton lies at the confluence of the Shenandoah River's South Fork and the Rapidan River, a meeting point that has shaped its character as surely as the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 13.6 miles east-south-east of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 102°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south of Shenandoah. The land here breathes a verdant peace, rolling gently from the riverbanks into the foothills, where dense stands of oak and pine climb towards the sky. In the early morning, a fine mist often hangs low over the water, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a hushed reverence to the dawn. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in on all sides. The rhythm of Elkton is that of the seasons, punctuated by the slow unfolding of agricultural life and the steady flow of the rivers. This corner of the Shenandoah Valley carries the echoes of a past deeply intertwined with agriculture and industry. For generations, the fertile land surrounding Elkton has yielded crops, with farms still dotting the landscape, their fields a patchwork of green and gold under the wide Virginia sky. Historically, the confluence of these rivers offered a strategic advantage, supporting milling operations and facilitating the movement of goods. While the larger industries have shifted over time, the spirit of enterprise remains, evident in the local businesses that serve the surrounding countryside and the quiet hum of activity that defines Elkton's everyday life. The presence of the national forest nearby invites exploration, its trails winding through ancient trees and offering glimpses of the wild beauty that continues to define this place.
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About This Elkton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Elkton, 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 Elkton and Rockingham County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Elkton 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 Elkton 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. |
