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Sandston Virginia Map

Explore Sandston, 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 Sandston, Virginia

How to Use This Sandston, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.513062
Longitude	-77.313008
Population	7,779
Density	304.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	23150
Area Code	804
School District	Henrico County Public Schools

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About Sandston, Virginia

Sandston is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,779. The population density is 304.5 people per km². Sandston is located at 37.5131°N, 77.3130°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23150.

Sandston reveals itself as a landscape defined by level terrain and the quiet persistence of inland life. It lies 1.7 miles south-southeast of Highland Springs, VA (from Highland Springs, VA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-southeast of Richmond.

The local topography remains flat and grounded, far removed from the dramatic heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains that gather as a faint, hazy suggestion on the western horizon. Residents often look toward the gentle drainage of White Oak Swamp, which marks the low-lying character of the immediate surroundings. Beyond the residential edges, the landscape opens into the rural expanse of The Slash, where the air holds a stillness characteristic of the Piedmont. Those seeking the reprieve of water may find themselves at Eberhard Pond, a modest body of water that mirrors the changing colors of the sky. Sandston maintains this steady, terrestrial composure, offering a perspective shaped by open fields rather than the verticality of distant peaks.

Development in Sandston emerged from the early twentieth century, rooted firmly in the necessity of transportation and the growth of regional commerce. The local economy maintains a practical orientation, long influenced by the proximity of major logistical corridors that keep the pulse of industry moving. While the agrarian legacy of the region lingers in the soil, the presence of modern facilities has redirected the focus toward distribution and service-oriented work. Labor here is defined by the steady, unadorned effort required to keep a central hub functioning throughout the changing seasons. Even as the nature of work shifts, the foundational identity of Sandston remains tethered to the movement of goods and the quiet efficiency of its workforce.

Cultural life in Sandston finds a natural focal point at the Sandston Recreation Area, where the neighborhood gathers for common pursuits and the simple enjoyment of outdoor space. The community retains a modest, unpretentious spirit, often prioritizing the familiar rhythms of daily interaction over the pursuit of grand spectacle. While expansive forests like Pocahontas State Forest remain within reach for those seeking deeper woods, the town itself prefers the company of its own shaded streets and modest architecture. Notable figures such as the musician Jason Mraz have roots in the broader region, yet the atmosphere here remains focused on the local and the immediate. Whether during a crisp autumn afternoon or the humid push of midsummer, the character of the place persists as a quiet intersection of history and modern utility.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Ball Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 344° N
Taylor Farm Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 101° E
Travel Companions (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 254° W
Private Recreation Land (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 091° E
American Battlefield Trust Holding (Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 166° S
Grand Lodge of Virginia Library and Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 296° NW
Wilcox's Brigade Monument (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 012° N
Gaines Mill Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 4.4 mi, 015° N
Texas Brigade Monument (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 012° N
Mississippi Monument (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 015° N
Powhatan Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.2 mi, 272° W
Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 5.3 mi, 278° W · 43 acres
C&O Church Hill Tunnel Eastern Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 280° W
C&O Church Hill Tunnel Western Portal (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 285° W
Edgar Allan Poe Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 282° W
Triple Crossing (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 281° W
First Freedom Center (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 283° W
RVA on Wheels (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 283° W
The JXN Haus (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 292° W
Brown's Isle Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 282° W
The Foundation (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 286° W
Maggie L. Walker (National Park) — 7.2 mi, 290° W · 13 acres
Sediment Arts (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 287° W
Studio Two Three (Arts Centre) — 7.4 mi, 274° W
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.7 mi, 164° S · 2,590 acres
Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 14.3 mi, 235° SW
James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 151° SE · 9,242 acres
York River State Park (State Park) — 32.0 mi, 102° E

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