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Richmond Virginia Map

Explore Richmond, 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 Richmond, Virginia

How to Use This Richmond, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.531399
Longitude	-77.476009
Population	226,610
Density	1460.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	23220, 23222, 23234, 23235, 23236
Area Code	804
School District	Richmond City Public Schools

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is a locality in Richmond (city), Virginia, United States. With a population of 226,610, Richmond is a major urban centre in Virginia. The population density is 1460.1 people per km². Richmond is located at 37.5314°N, 77.4760°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Richmond is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 23220, 23222, 23234.

Richmond occupies a distinctive position upon the fall line where the rolling Piedmont terrain yields to the flatter expanses of the coastal plain. It lies 3.5 miles west-southwest of East Highland Park, VA (from East Highland Park, VA: bearing 237°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-southeast of Tuckahoe. The James River carves a dramatic, rocky path through the center of the urban landscape, its rapids providing a kinetic energy that contrasts with the quiet dignity of the surrounding woodlands. While the distant Blue Ridge Mountains haunt the western horizon like a fading watercolor, the immediate environment is defined by the lush canopy of Pocahontas State Forest and the serene, reflective waters of Cherokee Lake. Light at dusk often catches the granite outcroppings of the riverbed, casting long, amber shadows across the verdant parks that define the physical character of Richmond.

Founding narratives of Richmond center on its strategic value as a crossroads of commerce and political ambition, established firmly at the head of navigation for the primary waterway of the region. The settlement evolved from a modest trading post into a complex administrative center, eventually serving as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Over the centuries, Richmond has balanced a heavy, lingering memory of its role in national conflicts with a persistent drive toward reinvention. This tension between the preservation of architectural heritage and the forward momentum of modern governance gives the streets of Richmond a weight that is felt in the steady, deliberate pace of its civic life.

Economic vitality in Richmond thrives upon a diverse foundation of financial services, legal institutions, and a burgeoning biotechnology sector that benefits from a robust regional infrastructure. Higher education plays a pivotal role in the local identity, as institutions like Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond draw scholars and innovators into the professional fold. These academic corridors are supported by a well-maintained network of transit and utility systems that facilitate the daily movement of a growing workforce. As the sun rises, the hum of industry and the quiet intensity of the university libraries suggest that Richmond is a place where intellectual rigor and material production remain closely aligned.

Cultural expression in Richmond finds its most visible form in the Monument Avenue Linear Park, which serves as a central artery for public life and reflection. Residents and visitors alike gravitate toward the vibrant arts districts, where galleries and performance spaces highlight a tradition of creative independence. While Richmond does not host major professional franchises, the passion for collegiate athletics provides a consistent seasonal rhythm for the community. Famous figures such as the writer Edgar Allan Poe have left an indelible mark on the creative psyche of the region, ensuring that the arts remain as central to the identity of Richmond as the granite and water that shape its geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Maymont (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 270° W
Belle Isle (Nature Reserve) — 1.0 mi, 076° E
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 046° NE
Hollywood Cemetery (Historic Site) — 1.6 mi, 062° NE
Science Museum of Virginia (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 027° NE
The Valentine (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 068° E
The Broad Museum (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 068° E
Dominion Energy Center (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.3 mi, 072° E
Virginia State Capitol (Historic Site) — 2.4 mi, 073° E
American Civil War Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 079° E
Edgar Allan Poe Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 065° NE
Shockoe Bottom (Historic Site) — 2.7 mi, 070° E
St. John's Episcopal Church (Cathedral / Church) — 2.7 mi, 072° E
Richmond Raceway (Stadium) — 4.4 mi, 073° E
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (Nature Reserve) — 8.2 mi, 000° N
Foushee-Ritchie Mill (Historic Ruins) — 0.1 mi, 274° W
Dooley sundial (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 029° NE
James River Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 189° S
William Byrd Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 016° N
Abandoned Quarry (JF & AJ Bradley Property) (Historic Ruins) — 0.4 mi, 228° SW
Grave Marker (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 094° E
Eppa Hunton's Grave (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 088° E
Claude A. Swanson's Grave (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 086° E
Jefferson Davis's Grave (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 088° E
Fitzhugh Lee's Grave (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 088° E
Wilfred Emory Cutshaw (1838-1907) (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 000° N
Westover Hills Community Center (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 226° SW
Randolph Community Center (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 040° NE
Maggie L. Walker (National Park) — 2.2 mi, 060° NE · 13 acres
Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 3.4 mi, 097° E · 43 acres

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