Mount Crawford, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mount Crawford, Rockingham County.
| City | Mount Crawford |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Rockingham |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.357071 |
| Longitude | -78.940862 |
| Population | 532 |
| Density | 406.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Mount Crawford is a locality in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 532. The population density is 406.6 people per km². Mount Crawford is located at 38.3571°N, 78.9409°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22841.
Mount Crawford rises gently from the Shenandoah Valley floor, its slopes a patchwork quilt of verdant fields and mature woodland. It lies 7.5 miles south-south-west of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 211°T), and is situated 2.6 miles south-east of Bridgewater. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of dew-kissed grass and the faint, earthy perfume of turned soil. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, lead the eye toward the higher, more rugged ridges that define the western horizon, their silhouettes often softened by a hazy, almost ethereal light as the sun begins its descent. The South River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders along the valley's edge, its murmur a constant, soothing presence, reflecting the sky above in its unhurried journey. The character of Mount Crawford is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, steady rhythm. This land around Mount Crawford has a deep agricultural heritage, the rich limestone soil yielding bountiful crops for generations. Farmers here have long cultivated corn, hay, and a variety of fruits, their livelihoods tied to the predictable cycles of planting and harvest, a tradition that continues to anchor the local economy. Whispers of Civil War skirmishes occasionally surface in local lore, a reminder of the region's historical significance, though the present day is marked more by the quiet hum of tractors and the friendly greetings exchanged at the local general store. The distinct character of Mount Crawford is not one of grand pronouncements, but of enduring simplicity, a place where the legacy of hard work and a deep connection to the earth are as palpable as the sunlight warming the fields.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Crawford, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Mount Crawford and Rockingham County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Mount Crawford is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Mount Crawford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |