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Rockwood Virginia Map

Explore Rockwood, 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 Rockwood, Virginia

How to Use This Rockwood, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.463
Longitude	-77.5744
Population	8,685
Density	618.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	23236, 23235
Area Code	804
County Seat	Chesterfield Court House
School District	Chesterfield County Public Schools

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About Rockwood, Virginia

Rockwood is a locality in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,685. The population density is 618.2 people per km². Rockwood is located at 37.4630°N, 77.5744°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 23236, 23235.

Rockwood possesses a landscape defined by the steady, quiet presence of inland terrain and the soft light that gathers over the water at dusk. It lies 2.7 miles southwest of Manchester, VA (from Manchester, VA: bearing 234°T), and is situated 8.9 miles southwest of Richmond. The character of the land is shaped by the gentle persistence of Upper Lake Bexley, which serves as a central feature for those who walk its edges to watch the sun dip below the horizon. Only a mile away, Falling Creek winds through the soil, carving a path that has long influenced the local topography. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the distant Blue Ridge Mountains offer a faint, hazy silhouette against the western sky on clear afternoons. Within seven miles, the expanse of Pocahontas State Forest provides a dense canopy that cools the air during the height of the summer. This environment remains deeply grounded in its regional identity, far removed from the influence of any coastline.

Rockwood maintains a connection to the past through its evolution from early agricultural roots into a modern center of local commerce and industry. The economy has shifted over the years, moving from traditional land-based labor toward the diverse professional services that now sustain the regional population. Small businesses and neighborhood enterprises find a steady rhythm in the daily exchange of goods and ideas, reflecting a pragmatic approach to growth. The history of the region is felt in the way the architecture adapts to the changing needs of its residents while preserving the integrity of the original layout. Development proceeds with a deliberate pace, ensuring that the infrastructure supports the requirements of a modern workforce without losing the practical spirit of its founders. This balance between legacy and progress defines the fundamental nature of the local economy.

Rockwood fosters a cultural identity that prizes neighborly interaction and a steady, predictable pace of life. Residents often gather at Rockwood Park, a local park that serves as a primary venue for community activities and quiet recreation. The atmosphere remains unpretentious, defined more by the habits of its people than by grand gestures or external recognition. While the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it remains a place where the focus stays on the character and contribution of the individual. Events throughout the year draw the public together, reinforcing a sense of stability and common purpose among those who call the place home. The quiet dignity of the surroundings encourages a lifestyle where the small, meaningful details of the day take precedence over the rush of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rockwood Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 206° SW
Providence Road Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 261° W
Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 174° S
Thompson Community Center (Local Recreation) — 5.0 mi, 022° N
McCools of Bon Air (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 009° N
Philip Spencer Hancock Monument (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 306° NW
Funny Bone (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 001° N
Artspace (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 030° NE
Abandoned Quarry (Middendorf Quarry) (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 048° NE
Abandoned Quarry (JF & AJ Bradley Property) (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 049° NE
Children's Museum of Richmond (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 234° SW
Maymont Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.3 mi, 045° NE
Dooley sundial (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 048° NE
Grave Marker (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 052° NE
Lanie Kruszewski (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 018° N
Eppa Hunton's Grave (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 053° NE
Fitzhugh Lee's Grave (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 053° NE
Jefferson Davis's Grave (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 053° NE
Claude A. Swanson's Grave (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 053° NE
Studio Two Three (Arts Centre) — 8.0 mi, 060° NE
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 014° N
The Quarry (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 042° NE
Maggie L. Walker (National Park) — 9.4 mi, 052° NE · 13 acres
Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 9.7 mi, 064° NE · 43 acres
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.1 mi, 115° SE · 2,590 acres
Powhatan State Park (State Park) — 23.3 mi, 306° NW
James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.5 mi, 118° SE · 9,242 acres

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