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Emporia Virginia Map

Explore Emporia, 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 Emporia, Virginia

How to Use This Emporia, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	36.696182
Longitude	-77.535975
Population	5,766
Density	322.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	23847
Area Code	804
School District	Emporia City Public Schools

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About Emporia, Virginia

Emporia is a locality in Emporia (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,766. The population density is 322.5 people per km². Emporia is located at 36.6962°N, 77.5360°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Emporia is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 23847.

Emporia anchors itself firmly within the quiet, inland landscape of the Virginia plains, where the horizon remains wide and unencumbered by the silhouette of the distant Appalachian Mountains. It lies 38.2 miles south-southwest of Petersburg, VA (from Petersburg, VA: bearing 192°T), and is situated 16.7 miles north-northeast of Roanoke Rapids. The Meherrin River carves a slow, deliberate path through the earth here, its current shaping the very pace at which life moves through the surrounding woodlands. Just a mile away, the waters of the Meherrin River Reservoir provide a steady, reflective surface that catches the heavy gold of late afternoon light. Within the center of the grid, Veterans Memorial Park offers a patch of green space where the air often holds the scent of damp soil and pine. The terrain here is defined by level fields and modest slopes, creating a gentle topography that feels both ancient and entirely domestic.

Emporia traces its origins to the convergence of early transportation routes, having evolved from a transit point into a center for regional commerce and manufacturing. Historically, the ground supported agricultural ventures that defined the local economy, though modern industry has since diversified the professional landscape of the area. Small-scale manufacturing and logistics have taken root, drawing on the steady work ethic of a population accustomed to the demands of physical production. The transition from field to factory remains a visible thread in the daily rhythm, as trucks and commuters navigate the corridors that link Emporia to the broader state economy. Financial stability here relies on a mix of service-oriented businesses and the quiet persistence of long-standing local enterprises.

Cultural life in Emporia is marked by a deep-seated appreciation for communal gatherings and the preservation of regional traditions. Citizens often congregate at Veterans Memorial Park for seasonal observances, which serve as the primary pulse for local social life. While the area does not claim the fame of major urban centers, it is recognized for the steady character of its residents and a hospitality that feels earned rather than performed. The architecture of the older districts reveals a preference for brick and timber, materials that weather the humid summers with a certain dignity. Visitors find that Emporia maintains an identity rooted in the simple continuity of daily tasks and the subtle, changing colors of the rural fields that define the regional view.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 201° S
Greensville County-Emporia Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 207° SW
Meherrin Riber Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 168° S
Lake Brunswick Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 12.1 mi, 299° NW
North Carolina Safe Harbor Agreement (Red-cockaded Woodpecker) (State Conservation Area) — 16.2 mi, 145° SE
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Goodwood Preserve (Conservation Area) — 16.6 mi, 131° SE
Sam Patterson Statue (Monument) — 17.5 mi, 202° S
Brunswick County Museum (Museum) — 17.7 mi, 284° W
North Carolina Safe Harbor Agreement - Red-cockaded Woodpecker (State Conservation Area) — 17.8 mi, 173° S
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Community House and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 088° E
Confederate Cemetery (Monument) — 18.5 mi, 192° S
Royal Palace Theatre (Cinema) — 21.0 mi, 196° S
Saint Paul’s Chapel School (Rosenwald Funded) (Monument) — 25.0 mi, 291° W
Petersburg National Battlefield Park (National Park) — 28.1 mi, 013° N · 212 acres
Model Railroad / Doll Museum / Chamber of Commerce (Museum) — 32.9 mi, 274° W
Colonial Theatre (Theatre) — 33.0 mi, 274° W
South Hill Tobacco Museum (Museum) — 33.0 mi, 274° W
Confederate winter quarters (Historic Ruins) — 33.6 mi, 006° N
Medoc Mountain State Park (State Park) — 33.9 mi, 212° SW
Medoc Mountain Canoe & Kayak access (Attraction) — 36.1 mi, 213° SW
South Quay Sandhills (State Wilderness) — 36.7 mi, 105° E
Watchable Wildlife Platform (Viewpoint) — 42.7 mi, 262° W
Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 43.2 mi, 356° N
James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.7 mi, 029° NE · 9,242 acres
Box 5 Cabaret Theatre (Theatre) — 44.2 mi, 018° N
Lamb Center for Arts and Healing (Arts Centre) — 44.3 mi, 018° N
Token Machine (Attraction) — 49.0 mi, 345° N
Amelia Frightfest (Attraction) — 50.0 mi, 331° NW
Totem Pole (Public Artwork) — 50.0 mi, 046° NE
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 53.8 mi, 088° E · 228k acres

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