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Fairlawn Virginia Map

Explore Fairlawn, 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 Fairlawn, Virginia

How to Use This Fairlawn, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.145208
Longitude	-80.543843
Population	2,419
Density	297.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	24426, 24141
Area Code	540, 276
School District	Pulaski County Public Schools

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About Fairlawn, Virginia

Fairlawn is a locality in Covington (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,419. The population density is 297.0 people per km². Fairlawn is located at 37.1452°N, 80.5438°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 24426, 24141.

Fairlawn occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the persistent, rhythmic passage of the Jackson River, which carves a path through the earth just a stone’s throw from the center of activity. It lies 30.1 miles north of Hollins, VA (from Hollins, VA: bearing 356°T), and is situated 1.4 miles south-southeast of Covington. The air here holds the cool, damp weight of the nearby James River Ranger District, where dense stands of timber temper the sunlight into a soft, filtered glow. Beyond the immediate canopy, the terrain rises toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, their jagged silhouettes marking the western horizon like a permanent, ink-drawn boundary. Conrad Park sits at the heart of Fairlawn, offering a patch of managed green that serves as a terrestrial anchor for the surrounding landscape. To the north, the terrain drops into the quiet seclusion of Ford Hollow, while the gentle, cooling mist from Falling Spring Falls lingers in the memory of those who travel the few miles to witness its descent.

Fairlawn maintains a steady, deliberate pace that reflects a long-standing reliance on the land and the industries that have historically shaped this region. While the local economy has shifted away from the intensive agrarian traditions of the past, the influence of the soil remains, evident in the way the morning light catches the dust on the rural roads. Life in Fairlawn moves in accordance with the seasons, from the quiet maintenance of local plots to the seasonal interest in the Jackson Trail, which draws those seeking a closer connection to the rugged topography. The character of the people is as resilient as the timber in the James River Ranger District, forged by a history that values self-reliance and the quiet observation of a changing world. Even when the stillness of the afternoon is broken by the distant sound of transit, the town retains its composure, grounded by the steady, unceasing movement of the Jackson River.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wildwood Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 240° SW
Bisset Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 257° W
Joe Hodge Field (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 223° SW
Selu Conservancy (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 188° S
Modern Art (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 032° NE
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 6.7 mi, 357° N · 733k acres
Claytor Lake State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 215° SW
Sapphire Ballroom & Dance Center (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 099° E
Montgomery County Bicentennial (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 098° E
African American Memory & Storyboard (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 098° E
Montgomery County Confederate Monument (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 098° E
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 7.7 mi, 021° N · 865 acres
Haymarket Theatre (Cinema) — 9.0 mi, 050° NE
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 051° NE
XYZ Gallery (Gallery) — 9.2 mi, 050° NE
New River Art & Fiber Gallery (Gallery) — 9.2 mi, 051° NE
North Ridge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.8 mi, 192° S
Falls Ridge Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.7 mi, 075° E
New River Trail State Park (State Park) — 12.8 mi, 231° SW
Brush Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.9 mi, 037° NE · 4,795 acres
Mountain Lake Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.1 mi, 004° N · 17k acres
Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley (Arts Centre) — 14.7 mi, 243° SW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 16.1 mi, 025° NE · 110k acres
Keffer Oak (Attraction) — 16.9 mi, 033° NE
Camp Branch Natural Area Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.4 mi, 178° S
One Clear View (Attraction) — 20.3 mi, 141° SE
Sun Music Hall (Theatre) — 20.4 mi, 143° SE
Eastern Continental Divide (Attraction) — 21.3 mi, 039° NE
Sawmill Discard (Historic Ruins) — 23.9 mi, 245° SW
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 31.3 mi, 221° SW · 155k acres

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