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Short Pump Virginia Map

Explore Short Pump, 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 Short Pump, Virginia

How to Use This Short Pump, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	37.650423
Longitude	-77.612489
Population	30,626
Density	1318.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	23060, 23059
Area Code	804
School District	Henrico County Public Schools

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About Short Pump, Virginia

Short Pump is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 30,626. The population density is 1318.7 people per km². Short Pump is located at 37.6504°N, 77.6125°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 23060, 23059.

Short Pump occupies a quiet expanse of the Piedmont landscape where the terrain shifts into subtle rises and depressions. It lies 3.3 miles south of Wyndham, VA (from Wyndham, VA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 5.2 miles northwest of Tuckahoe. The Harding Branch meanders through this geography, carving a modest path that sustains the local greenery throughout the changing seasons. To the far west, the hazy silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon, acting as a distant boundary for the inland plains. Residents often gather at Short Pump Park, a space that preserves a sense of open ground amidst the encroaching modern development. Beyond the immediate vicinity, Canterbury Lake sits three miles away, offering a calm reflection of the pale sky during the late afternoon. The quality of light here at dusk settles softly over the earth, casting long shadows across the fields that once defined this rural interior.

Short Pump evolved from a simple crossroads intersection into a significant hub of commerce and modern enterprise. The local economy relies heavily on a dense network of retail and professional service industries that draw workers from across the region. Historically, this land held a slower pace rooted in agricultural traditions before the rapid expansion of the current corporate landscape took hold. Today, the steady hum of commerce defines the daily rhythm, replacing the older, quieter cycles of the soil. People navigate through these busy arteries of trade with a focus on efficiency and the demands of contemporary professional life. Such industrial growth has transformed the character of the site, shifting it from a quiet rural juncture into a central node for regional economic activity.

Cultural life in Short Pump reflects a blend of modern convenience and the persistent, polite manners of the Old Dominion. The community finds its identity in the intersection of diverse professional backgrounds and the daily routines of families who frequent the local institutions. Notable landmarks include the aforementioned Short Pump Park, which serves as a frequent gathering point for outdoor recreation and seasonal community events. While the area does not host major professional sports franchises or globally recognized figures of historical fame, it maintains a steady, unremarkable dignity in its day-to-day existence. Residents appreciate the accessibility of their surroundings, finding satisfaction in the predictable nature of their suburban environment. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring a quiet stability over the clamor of more densely packed urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Short Pump Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 106° E
Spirited Art (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 104° E
Kain Road Property (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 325° NW
HATtheatre (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 190° S
Tin Pan (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 143° SE
Highest Point In Henrico County (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 148° SE
Laurel Gallery (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 095° E
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 141° SE
RED VEIN Haunt (Theme Park) — 6.5 mi, 016° N
Burying Ground Memorial (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 141° SE
Funny Bone (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 162° S
Lanie Kruszewski (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 142° SE
Midtown Design Gallery (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 122° SE
Dover Mill (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 260° W
Jeb Stuart Monument (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 085° E
Virginia Museum of History and Culture (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 130° SE
Science Museum of Virginia (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 127° SE
Virginia Center for Architecture (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 129° SE
The Quarry (Arts Centre) — 10.2 mi, 132° SE
Maymont Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 10.6 mi, 137° SE
Maggie L. Walker (National Park) — 11.8 mi, 127° SE · 13 acres
Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 13.8 mi, 128° SE · 43 acres
Powhatan State Park (State Park) — 16.3 mi, 278° W
Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 16.9 mi, 172° S
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.9 mi, 135° SE · 2,590 acres
James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.9 mi, 135° SE · 9,242 acres

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