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Madison Heights Virginia Map

Explore Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights, Virginia

How to Use This Madison Heights, Virginia Map

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

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	Madison Heights
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Amherst County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.450301
Longitude	-79.10821
Population	10,893
Density	219.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	24572
Area Code	276
County Seat	Amherst
School District	Amherst County Public Schools

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About Madison Heights, Virginia

Madison Heights is a locality in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 10,893. The population density is 219.4 people per km². Madison Heights is located at 37.4503°N, 79.1082°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24572.

Madison Heights occupies a stretch of land defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Williams Run as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 1.6 miles northeast of Lynchburg, VA (from Lynchburg, VA: bearing 41°T), and is situated 10.3 miles east-northeast of Forest. The landscape surrounding Madison Heights is characterized by expansive woodland and fields that hold a particular, quiet stillness during the golden hour of late afternoon. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains create a permanent, hazy boundary against the sky, grounding the horizon in deep shades of violet and gray. Those seeking a quiet reprieve find solace at the Daniel’S Hill Neighborhood Park, where the canopy offers a cool respite from the heat of the day. Only two miles distant, the waters of Woody Lake mirror the shifting clouds, providing a serene point of reflection for the surrounding countryside.

Madison Heights maintains a character shaped by its long-standing connection to the regional economy, which has transitioned through various phases of agricultural and industrial development over the years. The rhythm of daily life here follows the pulse of local commerce and the steady movement of workers traveling to nearby centers of employment. Small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented businesses form the backbone of the local economy, providing a stable foundation for the families who have made their lives in this inland setting. The land itself, once heavily utilized for tobacco cultivation, now supports a mix of residential growth and light industrial activity that respects the original boundaries of the plots. Despite the pressures of modern expansion, Madison Heights retains a measured pace, where the labor of the day concludes with the long, soft shadows stretching across the cleared fields.

Cultural identity in Madison Heights is reflected in the informal gatherings of neighbors and the shared traditions that mark the passing seasons. Residents often congregate for local events that celebrate the specific heritage of the region, fostering a sense of belonging that is felt in the steady, courteous interactions of everyday life. While the area is modest in its architectural footprint, the presence of the Daniel’S Hill Neighborhood Park serves as a focal point for public life and outdoor recreation. The spirit of the people is marked by a quiet resilience, an inheritance from generations who navigated the challenges of life in the Piedmont. It is a place where the focus remains on the immediate, tangible connections between neighbors rather than the pursuit of national notoriety. Madison Heights endures as a distinct, unpretentious witness to the changing nature of the Virginia landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Civitan Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 180° S
1978 Garden Restoration (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 224° SW
Point of Honor (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 224° SW
Mary Virginia Ellet Cabell (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 223° SW
Blackwater Creek Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 218° SW
Amazement Square (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 217° SW
Metal Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 217° SW
Wolf Den (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 218° SW
BWXT Youth Gallery (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 221° SW
The Ann White Academy Gallery (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 221° SW
The Up Front Gallery (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 221° SW
James River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 209° SW
Opera on the James (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 220° SW
Old Turntable Location (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 204° SW
Packet Boat Marshall (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 256° W
Riverside Park Historic Train Exhibit (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 256° W
Station House Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 228° SW
Model 1474 Gallion Roller (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 225° SW
Horse Drawn Road Grader (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 225° SW
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 225° SW
City Stadium (Local Recreation) — 5.0 mi, 217° SW
Williams Creek Sanctuary (Local Recreation) — 7.9 mi, 009° N
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 13.4 mi, 310° NW · 1.1M acres
James River State Park (State Park) — 16.5 mi, 069° E
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 16.9 mi, 299° NW · 733k acres
James River Face Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.8 mi, 303° NW · 8,849 acres
Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 18.5 mi, 350° N
Thunder Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.2 mi, 290° W · 2,427 acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 30.7 mi, 012° N · 110k acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 42.5 mi, 019° N · 197k acres

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