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Radford Virginia Map

Explore Radford, 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 Radford, Virginia

How to Use This Radford, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.120119
Longitude	-80.559147
Population	16,070
Density	641.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	24121, 24142
Area Code	276, 540
School District	Radford City Public Schools

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About Radford, Virginia

Radford is a locality in Radford (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 16,070. The population density is 641.2 people per km². Radford is located at 37.1201°N, 80.5591°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Radford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 24121, 24142.

Radford occupies a quiet, inland expanse where the New River carves a slow, deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 9.2 miles west of Christiansburg, VA (from Christiansburg, VA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-southwest of Merrimac. This waterway serves as the primary artery for the region, its currents reflecting the muted gray light of overcast afternoons as it flows past the local terrain. Only twenty-six miles away, the Appalachian Mountains rise as a jagged, blue-tinted silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the visual field of the valley. To the west, the topography dips into the sheltered folds of Hazel Hollow, where the land holds the morning mist longer than the surrounding ridges. Residents often venture four miles toward the clear, still waters of Claytor Lake, finding a different sort of stillness in the expanse of that inland reservoir.

Radford possesses a history tied to the steady movement of commerce and the evolution of regional industry. The local economy finds its footing in a blend of academic enterprise and manufacturing, drawing upon a workforce that values both technical precision and traditional labor. Beyond the immediate municipal center, the land transitions into productive acreage that has sustained families for generations. Industrial facilities have long operated in proximity to the river, utilizing the water and rail lines to connect the locality to broader markets. The MDI Cultural Heritage Park preserves a sense of place, grounding the modern pace of commerce in the tangible remnants of earlier decades.

Radford cultivates a character defined by its academic influence and the steady, unpretentious rhythm of its daily life. The presence of Radford University shapes the social climate, bringing a youthful energy that contrasts with the enduring, quiet traditions of the surrounding valley. Visitors often seek out Big Falls, located eight miles away, to witness the sudden, kinetic energy of the water as it descends over the rocks. While the locality maintains a modest profile, it has been home to individuals such as the noted educator and advocate Mary Draper Ingles, whose legacy remains a point of local reflection. Community events often focus on the intersection of the university calendar and the changing seasons, ensuring that life in Radford remains tied to both scholarly pursuits and the natural world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Joe Hodge Field (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 261° W
Wildwood Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 337° NW
Sunset Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 277° W
Selu Conservancy (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 172° S
Claytor Lake State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 218° SW
Modern Art (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 031° NE
Blue Ridge Boy Scout Camp (Conservation Area) — 8.2 mi, 195° S
Sapphire Ballroom & Dance Center (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 086° E
Montgomery County Bicentennial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 085° E
African American Memory & Storyboard (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 085° E
Montgomery County War Memorial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 085° E
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 8.3 mi, 358° N · 733k acres
North Ridge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.9 mi, 189° S
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 9.7 mi, 022° N · 865 acres
Haymarket Theatre (Cinema) — 10.8 mi, 046° NE
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 047° NE
XYZ Gallery (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 046° NE
New River Art & Fiber Gallery (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 047° NE
New River Trail State Park (State Park) — 11.1 mi, 235° SW
Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley (Arts Centre) — 13.2 mi, 248° W
Falls Ridge Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.0 mi, 069° E
Brush Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.8 mi, 036° NE · 4,795 acres
Mountain Lake Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.9 mi, 006° N · 17k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 16.6 mi, 318° NW · 110k acres
Camp Branch Natural Area Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.7 mi, 175° S
Keffer Oak (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 033° NE
One Clear View (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 136° SE
Sun Music Hall (Theatre) — 19.6 mi, 138° SE
Sawmill Discard (Historic Ruins) — 22.5 mi, 248° W
Dixie Caverns (Attraction) — 23.0 mi, 066° NE

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