Lake Caroline Virginia Map

About Lake Caroline, Virginia

Lake Caroline is a locality in Caroline County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,862. The population density is 368.4 people per km². Lake Caroline is located at 37.9856°N, 77.5244°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22546.

Lake Caroline rests in a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant woods, a place where the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles. It lies 22.2 miles south of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 189°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south-east of Lake Land'Or. The water itself, a placid mirror reflecting the ever-changing sky, is cradled by a fringe of mature trees whose branches reach out like welcoming arms. In the warmer months, the sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of mossy ground and the occasional flash of a cardinal's crimson. The terrain here is a quiet testament to the slow, persistent work of water and time, with subtle undulations that invite exploration. This locale, once part of the broader agricultural tapestry of Caroline County, draws its character from a history intertwined with the land. The economy, while diversified, still retains echoes of its farming past, with remnants of old fields sometimes visible through the encroaching woodlands. Lake Caroline itself serves as a focal point for recreation and community life, its shores a gathering place for families and friends. The very rhythm of daily existence here feels measured, unhurried, a stark contrast to the clamor of distant cities. Local traditions, though subtle, are passed down through shared stories and the quiet appreciation of the natural beauty that defines Lake Caroline.

About This Lake Caroline Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Caroline, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.9856, -77.5244. 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 Lake Caroline and Caroline County.

Detailed location data for Lake Caroline includes the ZIP code (22546), telephone area code (540), county seat of Caroline County (Bowling Green), and school district assignment (Caroline County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Caroline is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.