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Norfolk Virginia Map

Explore Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, Virginia

How to Use This Norfolk, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	36.923015
Longitude	-76.244641
Population	238,005
Density	1724.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	23510, 23509, 23501, 23502, 23503
Area Code	757
School District	Norfolk City Public Schools

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About Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk is a locality in Norfolk (city), Virginia, United States. With a population of 238,005, Norfolk is a major urban centre in Virginia. The population density is 1724.9 people per km². Norfolk is located at 36.9230°N, 76.2446°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Norfolk is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 23510, 23509, 23501.

Norfolk occupies a low-lying expanse where the land yields gracefully to the rhythm of the tides, defined primarily by the steady, dark flow of the Eastern Branch Elizabeth River that cuts through the urban landscape. It lies 1.1 miles northeast of Portsmouth, VA (from Portsmouth, VA: bearing 43°T), and is situated 2.0 miles north-northwest of Chesapeake. The air here holds a consistent, heavy moisture, smelling faintly of salt and cooling mud, especially as the late afternoon light turns the surface of the Waterside Marina into a sheet of hammered copper. Beyond the immediate reach of the docks, the terrain settles into the expansive, quiet basin of Ludlow Flats, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Smith Ridge creates a jagged, velvet-colored interruption against the far horizon. A few miles inland, the quiet, reflective waters of Meadow Lake offer a respite from the active, industrial currents that define the edges of the terrain, and the small, forested silhouette of Charters Island lingers in the distance like a shadow cast upon the water.

Colonial ambition and the pragmatism of early maritime trade established Norfolk as a vital gateway, transforming a swampy waterfront into a permanent waypoint for vessels navigating the Atlantic reach. Generations of builders and sailors deepened the channels and reinforced the banks, ensuring that the settlement would survive the volatile shifts of coastal weather and the pressures of defense. The history of Norfolk is etched in the permanence of its stone foundations and the persistence of its harbor-focused identity, which has remained largely unchanged even as the architecture evolved from timber frames to the brick and steel of a modern port. This endurance is honored at the Macarthur Memorial Plaza, a public space that serves as a quiet anchor for the collective memory of those who helped define the reach and influence of the region across centuries.

Economic life in Norfolk pulses in time with the deep-water channels, supporting a massive infrastructure of logistics, ship repair, and naval logistics that anchors the local industry. High-capacity cranes and drydocks dominate the skyline, creating a stark, metallic aesthetic that contrasts with the softer, marshy edges of the surrounding geography. Education serves as a secondary pillar, with Old Dominion University fostering a steady influx of students and research initiatives that bridge the gap between technical maritime training and broader academic pursuits. The transit systems and sprawling road networks are designed to accommodate the heavy movement of goods and personnel, reflecting a pragmatic, work-centered culture that prioritizes efficiency and connectivity over ornamental design.

Cultural expression in Norfolk leans toward the boisterous energy of college athletics and the communal warmth of annual maritime festivals, where the community gathers to celebrate the traditions of the water. The local appreciation for performance and sport is marked by a deep loyalty to university teams, whose games fill the local stadiums with a sound that travels easily across the flat, open landscape. Visitors often find themselves wandering toward the Macarthur Memorial Plaza to find a moment of stillness, or exploring the perimeter of the Eastern Branch Elizabeth River to observe the steady migration of ships. While the pace of life is dictated by the tides and the clock of the port, there remains a distinct, lingering grace in the way the local population observes the changing seasons, finding beauty in the gray, shifting clouds that gather over the water as the evening settles.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fort Norfolk (Castle / Fort) — 2.4 mi, 230° SW
Town Point Park (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 220° SW
Elizabeth River Trail (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 220° SW
Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 221° SW
Old Dominion University (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 309° NW
Hermitage Museum & Gardens (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 276° W
Freemason Street Baptist Church (Cathedral / Church) — 5.3 mi, 207° SW
MacArthur Memorial (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 207° SW
Selden Arcade (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 205° SW
Wells Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 5.5 mi, 205° SW
Children's Museum of Virginia (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 204° SW
Chrysler Museum of Art (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 205° SW
Ghent Historic District (Historic Site) — 5.9 mi, 211° SW
Virginia Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.2 mi, 218° SW
Douglass Park (Nature Reserve) — 6.3 mi, 204° SW
Northside Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 287° W
Oakmont North Playgrounds (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 161° S
Northside Middle Mary Calcott Elementary Thrc (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 317° NW
Ocean View Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 355° N
Storyteller (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 175° S
Generic Theatet (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 236° SW
Lakewood Music And Dance Center (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 205° SW
Beach Art House (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 083° E
Airport Public Observation Area (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 139° SE
F/a-18 (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 270° W
Barron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 230° SW
SB Ballard Stadium (Stadium) — 4.1 mi, 235° SW
Hampton Roads Naval Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 297° NW
Fort Monroe National Monument (National Monument) — 6.5 mi, 329° NW · 122 acres
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.9 mi, 211° SW · 228k acres

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