Explore Farmville, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Farmville, 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 Farmville.
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 | Farmville |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Prince Edward County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.296115 |
| Longitude | -78.400447 |
| Population | 7,473 |
| Density | 375.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 23901, 23909 |
| Area Code | 276 |
| County Seat | Farmville |
| School District | Prince Edward County Public Schools |
Farmville anchors itself firmly within the rolling terrain of the Virginia Piedmont, where the land holds a quiet, enduring weight. It lies 41.1 miles east-southeast of Madison Heights, VA (from Madison Heights, VA: bearing 102°T), and is situated 18.2 miles east-northeast of Madisonville. Gross Creek carves a path through the landscape, its waters moving with a deliberate, low-slung grace that defines the local topography. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the horizon offers a faint, hazy suggestion of the Blue Ridge Mountains rising sixty-nine miles to the west. Residents often find solace in the nearby Prince Edward State Forest, a vast expanse of timber that marks the transition into denser wilderness. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters might venture to Millwood Pond, a modest basin resting just two miles from the center of Farmville.
Economic life in Farmville has long been shaped by the intersection of academic mission and local enterprise, evolving from early agricultural roots into a hub of regional commerce. The town serves as a vital center for the surrounding counties, where the rhythm of business is dictated by the steady cycles of the academic calendar and the needs of a rural hinterland. High Bridge Trail State Park serves as a centerpiece for local activity, repurposing industrial rail corridors into a verdant artery that draws visitors through the heart of the region. This path connects the past to the present, allowing the legacy of iron and steam to persist in the form of leisure and movement. Farmville maintains a grounded industry, balancing professional services with the persistent, hardworking character of its agrarian surroundings.
Cultural life in Farmville thrives on a deep sense of place, bolstered by the presence of Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College. The local character is defined by a blend of Southern tradition and a modern, intellectual curiosity that manifests in the quiet bustle of downtown storefronts. Notable figures such as the civil rights leader Barbara Johns are remembered for their courage here, their influence woven into the local consciousness in a way that respects the gravity of history. Throughout the year, community events and gatherings honor the town’s heritage while welcoming the influx of students who bring a temporary, vibrant energy to the streets. The atmosphere remains consistent, marked by a deliberate pace that rewards those who take the time to observe the subtle shifts in light across the old brick facades.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Farmville, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.296115, -78.400447. 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 Farmville includes the ZIP code (23901, 23909), telephone area code (276), county seat of Prince Edward County (Farmville), and school district assignment (Prince Edward 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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |