Maurertown Virginia Map

About Maurertown, Virginia

Maurertown is a locality in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,092. The population density is 203.2 people per km². Maurertown is located at 38.9298°N, 78.4636°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22644.

Maurertown rests in the embrace of Shenandoah County, a place where the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley begin to deepen into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 23.9 miles south-west of Winchester, VA (from Winchester, VA: bearing 222°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-west of Strasburg. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and earthy browns, a mosaic of agricultural fields interspersed with stands of mature hardwoods that whisper secrets on the breeze. The North Fork of the Shenandoah River, a ribbon of silver under the vast sky, forms a gentle boundary, its presence felt in the humid, verdant air and the rich, dark soil that yields its bounty. The character of Maurertown is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered seasons and times with a steady, unpretentious grace, reflecting the enduring spirit of the land. The history of Maurertown is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands and the waterway that has sustained it for generations. Once a vital hub for milling and agriculture, its economy still carries the echoes of those industrious beginnings, with farms continuing to dot the countryside, their crops reaching toward the sun. The distinctive architecture, with its sturdy, practical lines, speaks of a heritage built on hard work and resourcefulness. While much has changed, the spirit of self-reliance and neighborly connection, a hallmark of Shenandoah Valley life, remains a palpable thread woven through the daily fabric of Maurertown, a place that remembers its past while looking forward with a calm, confident gaze.

About This Maurertown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maurertown, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.929833, -78.463619. 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 Maurertown and Shenandoah County.

Detailed location data for Maurertown includes the ZIP code (22644), telephone area code (540), county seat of Shenandoah County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Shenandoah County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Maurertown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.