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Massaponax Virginia Map

Explore Massaponax, 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 Massaponax, Virginia

How to Use This Massaponax, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.239852
Longitude	-77.436095
Population	8,200
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	22408
Area Code	540
County Seat	Spotsylvania Courthouse

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About Massaponax, Virginia

Massaponax is a locality in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Massaponax is located at 38.2399°N, 77.4361°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22408.

Massaponax defines the character of the landscape through the persistent, winding presence of Massaponax Creek, which serves as a vital artery for the surrounding terrain. It lies 4.6 miles south-southeast of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 163°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-northeast of Spotsylvania Courthouse. The land here remains firmly inland, far removed from the coast, defined instead by the quiet stillness of Haislip Pond located just a mile away. On clear days, the distant Blue Ridge Mountains shimmer upon the horizon like a pale, serrated blade against the afternoon sky. The earth itself feels dense and grounded, giving way to the gentle depression of Bitzner Meadow seven miles out where the light gathers in long, golden pools during the late hours. This specific geography keeps the air dry and crisp, lending a steady, measured pace to the environment.

Massaponax carries the weight of a long regional history, having evolved from early agricultural roots into a modern node of commerce and logistics. The local economy relies heavily on the steady flow of goods along nearby transport corridors, which have transformed the region into a functional hub of industry and service. While the agrarian past remains visible in the quiet stretches of the countryside, the current economic pulse is driven by retail and distribution centers that sustain the daily requirements of the growing population. This transition from fields to infrastructure has shaped the way the residents interact with their surroundings, blending the pragmatic needs of modern trade with the slower, lingering habits of the past. The regional register of the Old Dominion persists here, manifest in the deliberate, courteous manner that marks interactions in the local marketplaces.

Massaponax maintains a distinct cultural identity that honors its deep historical memory while embracing the practical realities of twenty-first-century life. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the historical preservation efforts represented by the CVBT Holding, which protects the integrity of the land for future generations. For those interested in traversing the path of history, the Overland Trail offers a direct connection to the movements of the past, stretching six miles through the landscape. Life here is punctuated by the rhythms of the school year and local gatherings that emphasize the shared experience of the residents. While the area does not define itself through the fame of individuals, the community thrives on the collective effort of those who live and work within its borders. The atmosphere remains one of quiet industry, where the texture of the day is measured by the steady, reliable movement of the creek and the changing colors of the woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mary Lee Carter Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 200° S
Meade Pyramid (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 354° N
Lee Hill Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 250° W
CWT Holding (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 347° N
Alexander Berger Memorial Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 119° SE
Duff Mcduff Green Mem. Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 019° N
Lee's Hill (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 325° NW
Fifth Corps Monument (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 335° NW
Humphreys Monument (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 334° NW
Breezewood Stream Preservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 263° W
Fredericksburg and Spot. National Military Park (National Park) — 4.1 mi, 336° NW · 48 acres
George Washington Masonic Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 344° N
National Bank Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 343° N
Klein Theatre (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 334° NW
Iconic Art (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 310° NW
Stafford County Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 342° N
Motts Run Reservoir and Park (Waterfowl Production Area) — 7.4 mi, 311° NW
Pettigrew Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.5 mi, 100° E
Dominion Raceway (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 208° SW
Crow's Nest State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 020° N
McLaw's Line (Registered Battlefield) — 10.7 mi, 292° W
Daniel Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 10.9 mi, 009° N
Slocum's Line (Registered Battlefield) — 11.9 mi, 292° W
Catharines Furnace Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 286° W
Mallows Bay-Potomac National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 12.8 mi, 032° NE
Garrett Farm site, John Wilkes Booth Killed after killing Lincoln (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 121° SE
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.4 mi, 105° E · 24k acres
Port Royal Museum of American History (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 110° E
Flying Circus Aerodrome (Attraction) — 26.1 mi, 325° NW
Terror on the Farm (Attraction) — 27.1 mi, 191° S

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