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Roanoke Virginia Map

Explore Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, Virginia

How to Use This Roanoke, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.278458
Longitude	-79.958174
Population	100,011
Density	908.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	24011, 24019, 24050, 24023, 24018
Area Code	540
School District	Roanoke City Public Schools

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About Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke is a locality in Roanoke (city), Virginia, United States. With a population of 100,011, Roanoke is a major urban centre in Virginia. The population density is 908.1 people per km². Roanoke is located at 37.2785°N, 79.9582°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Roanoke is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 24011, 24019, 24050.

Roanoke emerges from the verdant, inland landscape as a significant point of human industry where the earth rises to meet the horizon. It lies 4.9 miles south of Hollins, VA (from Hollins, VA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 4.9 miles northeast of Cave Spring. The terrain surrounding Roanoke is defined by the steady, unyielding movement of Lick Run, which directs the flow of water through the local topography with quiet persistence. Beyond the immediate development, the landscape yields to the rugged prominence of the Appalachian Mountains, which remain visible in the distance as a jagged silhouette against the changing sky. Residents often find respite in Century Square, a local park that provides a necessary stillness amidst the terrestrial expanse. On days when the air turns crisp, the light catches the distant Falling Rock Falls, while the stillness of the Niagara Reservoir offers a deep, reflective contrast to the busy thoroughfares that connect the region to the broader interior of the country.

History arrived in Roanoke through the convergence of iron rails and the promise of commerce, transforming a quiet crossing into a vital junction of progress. The early development of Roanoke was dictated by the necessity of transport, as the intersection of trade routes allowed the settlement to expand outward from its original, modest footprint. Over generations, the character of Roanoke solidified around the grit of the labor force and the ambition of those who saw the potential in the regional topography. This heritage remains legible in the architecture of the older districts, where the brickwork and heavy foundations speak of a time when the expansion of the nation depended entirely on the capacity of places like Roanoke to move goods and people across the interior.

Economic life in Roanoke functions as a complex engine, fueled by a diverse array of industries that range from healthcare systems to specialized manufacturing and regional logistics. The infrastructure of Roanoke is bolstered by institutions of higher learning, which serve to cultivate a professional class capable of sustaining the local market through cycles of change. These universities act as anchor points for the economy, ensuring a steady influx of talent that feeds into the technical and service sectors. Daily operations in Roanoke rely upon a network of transit lines that prioritize efficiency, reflecting a culture that values the practical application of resources and the maintenance of a stable, industrious environment for every resident.

Cultural expression in Roanoke finds its outlet in the vibrant energy of annual festivals and a deep-seated appreciation for the rhythm of collegiate sports. The identity of Roanoke is further anchored by landmarks that celebrate its industrial legacy, providing a sense of continuity that bridges the past and the present. During the warmer months, the community gathers for public events that draw visitors from across the region to participate in celebrations of local art and music. Notable figures who have emerged from the fabric of Roanoke often carry with them a certain groundedness, a trait that seems to mirror the steadfast nature of the landscape itself. Whether through the cheering crowds at a regional game or the quiet observation of the changing seasons in Century Square, the life of Roanoke remains defined by a clear, unpretentious sense of place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Black Dog Salvage (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 180° S
Roanoke Civic Center (Theatre/Stadium) — 4.4 mi, 167° S
Center in the Square (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 168° S
O. Winston Link Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 168° S
Taubman Museum of Art (Museum/Art Centre) — 4.6 mi, 168° S
Virginia Museum of Transportation (Museum/Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 171° S
Mill Mountain Star (Landmark) — 4.9 mi, 166° S
Roanoke Star (Landmark) — 4.9 mi, 166° S
Washington Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 057° NE
Roanoke Firefighter statue (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 119° SE
Norfolk Southern 8661 (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 118° SE
Jupiter Missile (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 117° SE
Rorer Hall (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 124° SE
Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad Depot (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 111° E
Highland Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 170° S
Oscar Micheaux (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 107° E
Roanoke Pinball Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 115° SE
Roanoke Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 170° S
Mill Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 146° SE
Eleanor D Wilson Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 010° N
Battle of Hanging Rock (Registered Battlefield) — 5.6 mi, 307° NW
Old tobacco barn style cabin (half demolished) (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 074° E
Poor Mountain (State Wilderness) — 7.0 mi, 253° W
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 7.3 mi, 012° N · 110k acres
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 8.8 mi, 034° NE · 733k acres
Caboose (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 177° S
Dixie Caverns (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 262° W
Brush Mountain East Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.8 mi, 299° NW · 3,745 acres
Brush Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.2 mi, 285° W · 4,795 acres

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