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Fredericksburg Virginia Map

Explore Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg, Virginia

How to Use This Fredericksburg, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.299272
Longitude	-77.486658
Population	27,982
Density	1033.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	24473, 22401
Area Code	540
School District	Fredericksburg City Public Schools

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About Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg is a locality in Fredericksburg (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 27,982. The population density is 1033.9 people per km². Fredericksburg is located at 38.2993°N, 77.4867°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Fredericksburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 24473, 22401.

Fredericksburg occupies a terrain defined by the steady, modest persistence of the Claiborne Run, which meanders through the landscape as a quiet artery of the local geography. It lies 12.5 miles south of Garrisonville, VA (from Garrisonville, VA: bearing 188°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-northwest of Massaponax. The air here holds the weight of an inland latitude, far removed from the saline influence of any coast, where the horizon occasionally catches the faint, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains rising fifty-six miles to the west. Within the immediate vicinity, the earth settles into the gentle depression of Bitzner Meadow, providing a soft contrast to the firmer, wooded tracts that define the regional character. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles with a singular clarity over the local expanses, turning the ground a deep, burnished copper before the evening shadows reclaim the grass. Twin Lakes sits a mere two miles from the center, offering a reflective stillness that punctuates the otherwise active, inland geography of Fredericksburg.

Founding narratives of Fredericksburg emerge from the layered sediment of colonial ambition and the subsequent, often turbulent, intersections of national history. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land’s position, establishing a foothold that would eventually witness the profound shifts of a maturing republic. The architecture that persists today acts as a silent witness to these eras, with brick facades and narrow lanes preserving the memory of those who first surveyed the soil. Fredericksburg carries this weight of the past not as a burden, but as a structural reality that informs the present layout of the streets. The transition from a frontier outpost to a recognized center of influence remains visible in the preservation of original plots and the enduring, deliberate pace with which the inhabitants navigate their daily affairs.

Economic life in Fredericksburg thrives on a blend of modern professional infrastructure and the long-standing stability of regional commerce. The presence of the University of Mary Washington anchors the intellectual and academic aspirations of the population, providing a steady influx of inquiry and scholarly pursuit that shapes the local identity. Infrastructure connects the residents to broader corridors of trade, yet the local economy retains a distinct character, favoring the growth of specialized industries and service sectors that cater to a discerning, regional demographic. As the sun climbs, the movement of people across the grid reflects a commitment to a life that values both professional rigor and the quiet, unforced interactions of a local marketplace. Fredericksburg sustains itself by balancing these pragmatic demands with an appreciation for the steady, predictable cycles of business and education.

Culture in Fredericksburg finds its focal point in Hurkamp Park, a space where the collective life of the inhabitants gathers under the canopy of trees to mark the passage of the seasons. Annual festivals and community gatherings animate the public squares, while the nearby Overland Trail serves as a conduit for those seeking to engage with the natural features of the surrounding woods. While professional sports teams operate in the larger spheres of the state, the local affinity for college athletics remains a robust element of the social fabric, drawing neighbors together in shared anticipation of the game. Notable figures, including George Washington, whose boyhood years were spent in the vicinity, remain tethered to the local consciousness, their legacies woven into the very landmarks that define the streetscape. Fredericksburg presents a life that is lived in the open, where the beauty of a clear afternoon in the park or the quiet walk along a woodland path provides a necessary respite from the complexities of the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Klein Theatre (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 052° NE
Alum Spring Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 164° S
Richard Kirkland Monument (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 101° E
Cobb Monument (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 105° E
Humphreys Monument (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 115° SE
Fredericksburg and Spot. National Military Park (National Park) — 1.1 mi, 107° E · 48 acres
Lee's Hill (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 150° SE
National Bank Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 082° E
George Washington Masonic Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 083° E
Iconic Art (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 248° W
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 083° E
Stafford County Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 029° NE
Motts Run Reservoir and Park (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.9 mi, 285° W
Virginia Central Trail (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 232° SW
CWT Holding (Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 143° SE
Abel Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 5.9 mi, 360° N
Crow's Nest State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 055° NE
Alexander Berger Memorial Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 7.0 mi, 140° SE
McLaw's Line (Registered Battlefield) — 7.1 mi, 270° W
Daniel Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 8.0 mi, 034° NE
Crow's Nest (State Wilderness) — 8.2 mi, 054° NE
Bullock House Site (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 279° W
Slocum's Line (Registered Battlefield) — 8.3 mi, 272° W
Dominion Raceway (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 185° S
Widewater State Park (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 042° NE
Mallows Bay-Potomac National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 11.7 mi, 055° NE
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 113° SE · 24k acres
Garrett Farm site, John Wilkes Booth Killed after killing Lincoln (Attraction) — 17.8 mi, 128° SE
Port Royal Museum of American History (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 119° SE
Flying Circus Aerodrome (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 324° NW

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