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Lexington Virginia Map

Explore Lexington, 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 Lexington, Virginia

How to Use This Lexington, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.782332
Longitude	-79.44432
Population	7,320
Density	1131.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	22936, 24450
Area Code	540
School District	Lexington City Public Schools

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About Lexington, Virginia

Lexington is a locality in Lexington (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,320. The population density is 1131.0 people per km². Lexington is located at 37.7823°N, 79.4443°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lexington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 22936, 24450.

Lexington defines itself by the quiet persistence of the land and the steady flow of Woods Creek as it meanders through the landscape. It lies 28.0 miles southwest of Stuarts Draft, VA (from Stuarts Draft, VA: bearing 233°T), and is situated 5.9 miles northwest of Buena Vista. The regional topography offers a complex texture of limestone ridges and fertile soil that supports a rugged, inland beauty. Residents often find respite at Hopkin's Green, a central space that anchors the daily rhythm of life beneath a vast, open sky. Beyond the town limits, the terrain descends into the quiet depths of Polecat Hollow, while the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a constant, hazy silhouette against the western horizon. Those seeking the cooling mist of falling water often travel a short distance to reach Panther Falls, where the environment remains wild and largely undisturbed.

Lexington grew from colonial roots into a center of academic and military tradition that continues to shape its economic pulse. The local economy relies heavily on the presence of enduring institutions of higher learning, which sustain a steady flow of commerce and professional activity. Small businesses and professional services thrive in a climate that favors deliberate growth over rapid, uncalculated expansion. The legacy of the nineteenth century persists in the architecture and the careful maintenance of public spaces, reflecting a deep respect for the continuity of time. This balance of intellectual rigor and modest industry provides a stable foundation for the people who live and work here.

Lexington fosters a cultural character defined by a deliberate pace and a profound awareness of the figures who once walked these streets. The town serves as the final resting place for Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, whose presence remains a focal point for those interested in the complexities of American history. Academic life permeates the atmosphere, lending an air of inquiry to the local cafes and libraries that serve as social hubs. Annual events bring the community together, often centered around the preservation of craft or the celebration of seasonal shifts in the weather. The light at dusk often catches the brick facades of the older buildings, casting long, soft shadows that highlight the enduring, grounded nature of the streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 205° SW
Rockbridge Historical Society (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 051° NE
The Cabell Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 031° NE
Nelson Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 023° NE
Washington And Lee University (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 027° NE
Virginia Military Institute (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 027° NE
Maury River Middle School (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 175° S
Gillis Theatre (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 021° N
Francis Henney Smith (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 026° NE
Sigma Nu Fraternity Marker (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 033° NE
Brushy Hill (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 288° W
Glen Maury Park (Local Recreation) — 5.1 mi, 122° SE
VOF Holding (State Recreation Area) — 5.8 mi, 298° NW
Knight Sports Arena (Stadium) — 5.9 mi, 119° SE
Short Hills Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 237° SW
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 6.9 mi, 166° S · 1.1M acres
Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 345° N
Buena Vista Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.2 mi, 111° E
Natural Bridge State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 209° SW
Dinosaur Kingdom II (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 207° SW
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 10.8 mi, 185° S · 733k acres
James River Face Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.0 mi, 180° S · 8,849 acres
Caverns at Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 208° SW
Rich Hole Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.5 mi, 315° NW · 6,532 acres
Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 11.9 mi, 109° E
Natural Bridge of Virginia (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 207° SW
Old Mine Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 188° S
Callie Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 20.7 mi, 269° W
Train Station and Caboose (Museum) — 25.0 mi, 128° SE
Sweet Briar Museum (Museum) — 25.2 mi, 128° SE

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