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Lake Monticello Virginia Map

Explore Lake Monticello, 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 Lake Monticello, Virginia

How to Use This Lake Monticello, Virginia Map

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

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	Lake Monticello
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Fluvanna County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.923196
Longitude	-78.334729
Population	10,126
Density	442.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	22963
Area Code	540
County Seat	Palmyra
School District	Fluvanna County Public Schools

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About Lake Monticello, Virginia

Lake Monticello is a locality in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 10,126. The population density is 442.0 people per km². Lake Monticello is located at 37.9232°N, 78.3347°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22963.

Lake Monticello defines the horizon of this inland landscape with its expansive, still waters reflecting the shifting colors of the Virginia sky. It lies 10.7 miles southeast of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 133°T), and is situated 12.8 miles southeast of University of Virginia. Water from Boston Creek feeds the quiet vitality of the terrain, carving a path through the earth that sustains the surrounding woodlands. Twenty-eight miles to the west, the Blue Ridge Mountains rise as a jagged silhouette against the fading light of dusk. The land here remains shaped by the patient influence of the Piedmont, where the soil holds the heat of the afternoon long after the sun has slipped away. Visitors often find solace in the nearby expanse of Lafayette Park, a green sanctuary that offers a respite from the bustle of modern life.

Development around Lake Monticello reflects a transition from the agricultural heritage of the region into a residential center that values accessibility and quiet growth. While the local economy primarily supports the needs of its residents, the historical proximity to the Piedmont’s tradition of land stewardship informs how the area organizes its resources. Industries here favor service and logistics, grounded in the practical necessity of maintaining a stable infrastructure for the families who choose to reside in this inland space. The rhythm of daily life follows the steady, predictable cycles of commerce and community maintenance. Long stretches of road connect the neighborhood to the broader economic corridors, ensuring that the influence of the wider state remains a steady presence without disrupting the local pace.

Cultural character in Lake Monticello emerges from a blend of private residence and the shared appreciation for the natural features that define the region. Residents often gather near the water or find quiet activity in the open spaces that stretch toward the distant basin of Rocky Hollow. While the area does not serve as a hub for national celebrity, it maintains a dignified quietude that appeals to those who prefer the company of their neighbors to the noise of urban centers. Landmarks here are defined more by the natural contours of the land than by monuments, though the sense of place is deeply felt by those who walk the paths near the creek. The prevailing spirit is one of understated endurance, where the changing seasons serve as the primary markers of time for those who inhabit this specific corner of the Commonwealth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lafayette Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 283° W
Fluvanna Ruritan Lake Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 223° SW
Pleasant Grove Park (Local Park) — 3.5 mi, 151° SE
Scheier Natural Area (Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 205° SW
Costello Stadium (Stadium) — 7.4 mi, 154° SE
James Monroe (Public Artwork) — 7.7 mi, 302° NW
Ash Lawn - Highland (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 302° NW
Carter Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.3 mi, 306° NW
Charlottesville Woolen Mills (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 316° NW
DMR Adventures (Arts Centre) — 10.1 mi, 313° NW
Belmont Arts Collaborative (Arts Centre) — 10.1 mi, 314° NW
Biscuit Run State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 294° NW
Free Speech Wall (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 313° NW
Arts of the Albemarle (Gallery) — 10.7 mi, 313° NW
Second Street Gallery (Gallery) — 10.9 mi, 313° NW
Live Arts Theatre (Theatre) — 10.9 mi, 313° NW
The Jefferson Theatre (Theatre) — 10.9 mi, 313° NW
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 312° NW
Hardware River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.0 mi, 200° S
University of Virginia Historic Marker (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 310° NW
Lambeth Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 309° NW
Grandview Dog Pens (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 23.2 mi, 134° SE
Powhatan State Park (State Park) — 27.1 mi, 129° SE
Shenandoah Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.2 mi, 304° NW · 82k acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 27.6 mi, 324° NW · 197k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 28.0 mi, 335° NW · 110k acres
Sawmill Run Shelter (Historic Ruins) — 28.0 mi, 298° NW
Goochland County Historical Society (Museum) — 29.7 mi, 124° SE
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 31.1 mi, 283° W · 1.1M acres
Three Ridges Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 34.4 mi, 264° W · 4,607 acres

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