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Harrisonburg Virginia Map

Explore Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg, Virginia

How to Use This Harrisonburg, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.436255
Longitude	-78.873303
Population	51,814
Density	1153.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	22801, 22802, 22803, 22807
Area Code	540
School District	Harrisonburg City Public Schools

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About Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg is a locality in Harrisonburg (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 51,814. The population density is 1153.8 people per km². Harrisonburg is located at 38.4363°N, 78.8733°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Harrisonburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 22801, 22802, 22803.

Harrisonburg commands a position of quiet authority where the earth rises to meet the sky in a series of limestone-rich ridges and fertile fields. It lies 23.5 miles north-northeast of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 28°T), and is situated 7.5 miles northeast of Bridgewater. The water of Blacks Run carves a persistent path through the center of the landscape, acting as a silver thread that binds the urban grid to the surrounding agricultural patchwork. Beyond the immediate sprawl, the terrain tilts upward toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Shenandoah Mountains, which define the western horizon with a jagged, blue-gray permanence. The air here carries the crisp, sharp scent of damp earth and coming weather, especially as the light fades to a bruised purple over the Shenandoah Valley, grounding Harrisonburg in a geography that feels both ancient and deeply settled.

Thomas Harrison established his stake in this region during the mid-eighteenth century, transforming a rugged outpost into a crossroads for travelers and settlers moving through the interior. The settlement grew with the slow, deliberate pace of a place that understood the value of patience, eventually becoming a vital stop for those navigating the western frontier. By the time the fires of the Civil War swept through the region, Harrisonburg had already hardened into a center of commerce and regional administration, its identity forged by the resilience of the families who worked the soil and built the first structures of brick and timber. Today, the legacy of these early pioneers remains visible in the sturdy, unadorned architecture that lines the older streets, reminding inhabitants of the grit required to sustain a life in such a demanding landscape.

Modern economic vitality in Harrisonburg draws strength from a diverse mix of agricultural science, manufacturing, and a robust educational sector. James Madison University serves as the primary engine for local development, drawing thousands of students into the fold and fostering a culture of intellectual inquiry that ripples outward into the surrounding districts. Infrastructure projects, including the careful management of the local transit systems, ensure that the connection between the bustling downtown and the outlying industrial zones remains fluid. While nearby Paul State Forest provides a quiet buffer for those seeking a reprieve from the daily grind, the local economy remains tethered to the industrious spirit of the region, favoring productivity and steady growth over the erratic fluctuations of more speculative markets.

Culture in Harrisonburg expresses itself through the spirited cheers echoing from college sports stadiums and the quiet dignity of annual festivals that celebrate the harvest. Residents often gather at Liberty Park to mark the changing seasons, finding a shared sense of belonging in the simple act of congregating under the open sky. For those inclined toward the outdoors, a trip to Elkhorn Lake offers a sanctuary for reflection, far removed from the professional intensity that characterizes the academic and business quarters. Though the town is not known for producing global icons, it maintains a distinct character shaped by the people who choose to remain, finding enough satisfaction in the steady rhythm of their days to ignore the allure of larger, more frantic places.

Nearby Outdoor Places

James Madison statue (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 312° NW
Wilson Hall (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 005° N
JMU Alma Mater (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 334° NW
Purcell Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 226° SW
Cannon Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 331° NW
Telescopes (Viewpoint) — 0.6 mi, 111° E
Veterans Memorial Monument (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 339° N
Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 006° N
Eastover Tennis Courts (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 064° NE
Explore More Discovery Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 018° N
Westover Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 327° NW
Court Square Theater (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 010° N
Rocktown Trails (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 295° NW
Fort Harrison (Historic Castle / Fort) — 3.6 mi, 250° W
Lake Shenandoah Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 156° SE
Braithwaite Studios (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 247° SW
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 4.9 mi, 222° SW · 1.1M acres
Fear Forest (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 148° SE
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 11.5 mi, 138° SE · 197k acres
Shenandoah Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.2 mi, 147° SE · 82k acres
Deep Run Ponds (State Wilderness) — 12.5 mi, 155° SE
Blackrock Springs Site (Historic Ruins) — 17.1 mi, 157° SE
Museum of American Calvary (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 036° NE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 18.3 mi, 117° SE · 110k acres
Endless View Farms (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 178° S
New Market Battlefield Military Museum (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 035° NE
Rip Rap Shelter (Historic Ruins) — 18.9 mi, 167° S
MTN. Mystic Studio and Gallery (Gallery) — 21.4 mi, 227° SW
Ramseys Draft Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 23.4 mi, 258° W · 6,577 acres
Monongahela National Forest (National Forest) — 31.6 mi, 312° NW · 922k acres

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