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Lake of the Woods Virginia Map

Explore Lake of the Woods, 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 of the Woods, Virginia

How to Use This Lake of the Woods, Virginia Map

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

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 of the Woods
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Orange County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.3343
Longitude	-77.7599
Population	8,081
Density	633.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	22508
Area Code	540
County Seat	Orange
School District	Orange County Public Schools

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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 8,081. The population density is 633.1 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 emerges as a quiet expanse of woodland and residential life within the verdant interior of the Virginia Piedmont. It lies 16.0 miles southeast of Culpeper, VA (from Culpeper, VA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 2.7 miles northwest of Lake Wilderness. Flat Run winds through the landscape, carving a subtle path that defines the local drainage and offers a reflective surface for the shifting afternoon light. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon, providing a constant, hazy scale against the sky. Residents often find respite in the nearby greenery of Sweetbrier Park, where the canopy provides a cool sanctuary from the summer warmth. A short distance away, the waters of Hunting Run Reservoir offer a tranquil focal point for those observing the local wildlife.

Lake of the Woods exists in a region defined by a long memory of agricultural heritage and the steady transition toward modern residential development. Early livelihoods here were tied to the stubborn, iron-rich soil that once supported small-scale farming and timber harvesting. Today, the local economy leans toward service industries and professional commuting, reflecting the broader patterns of the surrounding corridor. The rhythm of daily life here remains tethered to the seasonal shifts of the deciduous forests, which dictate the pace of local maintenance and outdoor activity. Construction and property management form the backbone of the immediate industry, supporting the infrastructure of a community that values its autonomy.

Lake of the Woods maintains a character defined by neighborly reserve and a deep appreciation for the quietude of the Virginia landscape. While the area is not defined by singular, grand monuments, the presence of the Jackson Trail nearby invites exploration for those seeking to traverse the wilder edges of the forest. The local culture prioritizes private reflection and the maintenance of shared spaces, creating an environment where the transition from work to home feels distinct and intentional. No figures of global renown claim origin here, as the community prefers the anonymity of the woods over the clamor of public life. Evenings often center on the small, private gatherings that define the social fabric, far removed from the intensity of urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

ABT Holding (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 200° S
Greensprings Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 247° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 042° NE
Saunders Field (Registered Battlefield) — 1.3 mi, 178° S
Grant's Headquarters (Registered Battlefield) — 1.6 mi, 120° SE
Higgerson Farmhouse (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 167° S
Wilderness Chapel (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 116° SE
CWT Holding (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 266° W
Wadsworth Monument (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 140° SE
Vermont Monument (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 132° SE
Jackson's Flank Attack (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 107° E
Fredericksburg and Spot. National Military Park (National Park) — 5.0 mi, 102° E · 48 acres
154th New York State Volunteer Infantry Monument (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 108° E
C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 013° N
Oakley Forest Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 157° SE
Catherines Meadow (Local Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 117° SE
Motts Run Reservoir and Park (Waterfowl Production Area) — 10.0 mi, 096° E
Lake Anna State Park (State Park) — 12.7 mi, 196° S
Iconic Art (Public Artwork) — 13.7 mi, 103° E
Flying Circus Aerodrome (Attraction) — 15.0 mi, 009° N
Klein Theatre (Theatre) — 15.4 mi, 097° E
Stafford County Museum (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 093° E
Museum of Culpeper History (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 307° NW
Wine & Design (Arts Centre) — 15.8 mi, 307° NW
Cleopatra Vaughn (Arts Centre) — 15.8 mi, 307° NW
National Bank Museum (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 098° E
George Washington Masonic Museum (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 098° E
Dominion Raceway (Attraction) — 19.4 mi, 134° SE
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 31.5 mi, 297° NW · 197k acres
Shenandoah Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 31.6 mi, 296° NW · 82k acres

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