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Richlands Virginia Map

Explore Richlands, 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 Richlands, Virginia

How to Use This Richlands, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.088022
Longitude	-81.810416
Population	5,261
Density	359.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	24641
Area Code	276
County Seat	Tazewell
School District	Tazewell County Public Schools

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About Richlands, Virginia

Richlands is a locality in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,261. The population density is 359.5 people per km². Richlands is located at 37.0880°N, 81.8104°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Richlands is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 24641.

Richlands emerges from the earth where the Clinch River carves a deliberate path through the rugged terrain of the interior. It lies 40.7 miles north-northeast of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 32°T), and is situated 15.2 miles west of Tazewell. The Clinch River serves as the primary artery for the land, pulling moisture through a landscape defined by sharp inclines and deep, shadowed depressions like Gillespie Hollow. Eight miles to the distance, Laurel Bed Lake remains a quiet fixture, its stillness contrasting with the constant, slow motion of the water nearby. The Appalachian Mountains loom far on the horizon, framing the expanse in a hazy, blue-gray silhouette that shifts with the changing light of the afternoon. Within the town limits, Critterville Park provides a local expanse of managed green space where the air often holds the scent of damp soil and ancient timber.

Richlands grew into its current form through the persistent labor of those who recognized the value of the raw resources hidden beneath the surface. For generations, the local economy relied heavily on the extraction of coal, a trade that demanded much from the men and women who worked the seams. This industrial history left a mark on the architecture and the collective memory of the residents, who maintain a pragmatic approach to the changing demands of the labor market. Modern businesses now diversify the economic landscape, shifting away from total dependence on mining toward a broader base of commerce and specialized services. The rhythm of daily life follows the steady, predictable cycles of the clock, reflecting a community that values endurance over rapid, superficial transformation.

Richlands possesses a character defined by the quiet tenacity of its people and a refusal to succumb to the noise of the outside world. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the specific heritage of the region, fostering connections that span across decades of shared experiences. While the town remains modest in its offerings, it provides a stable foundation for those who prefer the steady pace of an inland life. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, falling across the slopes and roofs with a lingering, golden intensity that seems to quiet the atmosphere. Visitors who pass through quickly might overlook the subtle depth of the place, yet those who stay often find a profound sense of continuity in the way the seasons color the local hillsides.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Critterville Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 076° E
Unknown Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 049° NE
Overlook Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 099° E
Broadway Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 117° SE
Appalachian Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 162° S
Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 159° S
Laurel Bed Lake Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 8.3 mi, 173° S
Historic Crab Orchard Museum (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 080° E
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 14.4 mi, 120° SE · 733k acres
Climbing Tree Theather (Cinema) — 17.5 mi, 079° E
Bartley Mine Disaster (Monument) — 18.0 mi, 013° N
Beartown Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 18.8 mi, 094° E · 5,613 acres
Hungry Mother State Park (State Park) — 19.1 mi, 135° SE
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 19.2 mi, 228° SW
Dedicated To All The Veterans of Russell County (Monument) — 19.2 mi, 228° SW
Walker's Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 19.6 mi, 130° SE
Courthouse Common Soldier, 1914 (Public Artwork) — 19.7 mi, 229° SW
Cape Coalwood (Historic Ruins) — 22.3 mi, 019° N
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 22.6 mi, 095° E · 110k acres
Garden Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 23.7 mi, 097° E · 3,331 acres
The Lincoln Theater (Theatre) — 23.8 mi, 137° SE
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 26.5 mi, 164° S · 155k acres
Barter Theatre Stage II (Theatre) — 27.6 mi, 199° S
St. Paul Small Art Gallery (Gallery) — 30.4 mi, 246° SW
Where Trails Cross (Attraction) — 31.6 mi, 177° S
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 32.7 mi, 182° S · 662k acres
Big Pinnacle (Attraction) — 35.7 mi, 152° SE
Dickenson County Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 35.9 mi, 277° W
Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center (Museum) — 35.9 mi, 277° W
Spearhead Trails (Attraction) — 39.0 mi, 255° W

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