Lake of the Woods Virginia Map
Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods, Orange County.
Interactive Map of Lake of the Woods, Virginia
| City | Lake of the Woods |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Orange |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.3343 |
| Longitude | -77.7599 |
| Population | 7,984 |
| Density | 636.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lake of the Woods, Virginia
Lake of the Woods is a locality in Orange County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,984. The population density is 636.5 people per km². Lake of the Woods is located at 38.3343°N, 77.7599°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22508.
Lake of the Woods in Orange County, Virginia, is a place where the land unfurls in a gentle, undulating embrace. It lies 16.4 miles west of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 278°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-west of Lake Wilderness. The terrain here is a mosaic of mature hardwood forests, their canopies a deep, resonant green that softens the sharp edges of the sky, interspersed with open fields that hint at past cultivation. Creeks, often appearing as slivers of mirrored water, thread their way through the landscape, feeding into the larger, placid expanse of the lake itself. This central body of water, the heart of Lake of the Woods, reflects the shifting moods of the heavens, from the crisp blues of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and decaying leaves, a subtle perfume that speaks of constant renewal. The history of this stretch of Virginia is deeply rooted in agricultural rhythms, the land having been cleared and worked for generations. While farming remains a presence, the character of Lake of the Woods has evolved, particularly with the development of its namesake lake as a recreational hub. The local economy now draws strength from those who seek respite by its shores, from the seasonal visitors to the year-round residents who appreciate the quietude and the connection to nature. It’s a place where the past whispers in the rustle of leaves and the present unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun’s arc and the gentle lapping of water against the shore, a distinct departure from the hurried pulse of more urban centers.
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About This Lake of the Woods Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods and Orange County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods 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. |
