Fort Lee Virginia Map
Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, Henrico County.
Interactive Map of Fort Lee, Virginia
| City | Fort Lee |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Henrico |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.495702 |
| Longitude | -77.335257 |
| Population | 8,993 |
| Density | 538.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fort Lee, Virginia
Fort Lee is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,993. The population density is 538.7 people per km². Fort Lee is located at 37.4957°N, 77.3353°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23801.
Fort Lee, a landscape of gentle slopes and broad horizons, unfolds with a quiet dignity under the vast Virginia sky. It lies 7.9 miles east-south-east of Richmond, VA (from Richmond, VA: bearing 120°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-east of Mechanicsville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, earthy scent, a blend of pine needles and fertile soil, a testament to the region's agrarian past and its continued connection to the land. The terrain, a tapestry of rolling hills interspersed with flatter expanses, offers a sense of spaciousness, allowing the eye to wander across fields and through stands of mature trees that have witnessed generations come and go. The sunlight, as it begins its descent, bathes the landscape in a warm, golden hue, illuminating the textures of the earth and casting long shadows that deepen the sense of place. The history of Fort Lee is deeply entwined with the military, its very name a reminder of strategic importance. This locale once served as a pivotal training and logistical hub, its grounds echoing with the disciplined cadence of soldiers and the hum of vital operations that supported national endeavors. Today, while the military presence remains, the economic character of Fort Lee has broadened, encompassing a vibrant mix of civilian enterprises and residential development that draws upon the skilled workforce fostered by its enduring legacy. The nearby waterways, though not always immediately visible, exert a subtle influence, their presence shaping the drainage patterns and contributing to the lushness of the surrounding greenery, a constant, quiet reminder of nature's persistent artistry.
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About This Fort Lee Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee and Henrico County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee 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. |
