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Smithfield Virginia Map

Explore Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, Virginia

How to Use This Smithfield, Virginia Map

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

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	Smithfield
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Isle of Wight County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.972412
Longitude	-76.614155
Population	8,533
Density	338.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	24141, 24280, 23430
Area Code	276, 757
County Seat	Isle of Wight
School District	Isle of Wight County Public Schools

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About Smithfield, Virginia

Smithfield is a locality in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,533. The population density is 338.8 people per km². Smithfield is located at 36.9724°N, 76.6142°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Smithfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 24141, 24280, 23430.

Smithfield rests upon a landscape defined by the quiet, steady transit of the Pagan River as it carves a path through the inland earth. It lies 11.2 miles west of Newport News, VA (from Newport News, VA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 4.6 miles west-northwest of Carrollton. The terrain here unfolds in a series of subtle, quiet elevations, far removed from the distant, hazy silhouette of Blackwalnut Ridge that marks the horizon nineteen miles to the west. Smithfield remains anchored in a dense, verdant woodland, where the light at dusk catches the heavy leaves of ancient trees, casting long, amber shadows across the loam. A short walk from the center leads to the expansive green reaches of Windsor Castle Park, where the air holds a persistent, earthy clarity. Only two miles distant, the waters of Smithfield Lake mirror the shifting sky, providing a calm, reflective center to the surrounding geography.

Smithfield emerged from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the fertility of these inland plains and the utility of the nearby riverbed. The local economy maintains a deep, historical alignment with the curing of meats, an industry that has defined the regional identity for generations through a commitment to traditional methods. Merchants and craftsmen once relied on the flow of the Pagan River to move goods, establishing a legacy of commerce that persists in the modern day. This industrial heritage informs the deliberate, measured pace of work, where the value of a product is measured by the patience required to perfect it. Despite the quiet nature of the regional commerce, Smithfield continues to draw strength from a focus on high-quality agricultural production and specialized food processing.

Cultural life in Smithfield reflects a pride in architectural preservation, visible in the careful maintenance of colonial-era structures that line the older streets. Windsor Castle Park serves as a focal point for public gatherings, offering a space where the community engages with the natural environment through walking trails and protected meadows. Residents often gather for local seasonal events that celebrate the intersection of agrarian tradition and contemporary life. While Smithfield remains small, its reputation for culinary excellence has occasionally drawn the attention of those who appreciate the preservation of historical flavors. The character of the place is marked by a quiet, consistent dignity, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the turning of the seasons rather than the rush of modern transit.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Windsor Castle Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 308° NW
Wellington Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 098° E
The Arts Center (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 296° NW
Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 088° E
Capture of the Patriot (Registered Battlefield) — 8.4 mi, 055° NE
Conquering the Wild (Public Artwork) — 8.5 mi, 055° NE
Skirmish at Waters Creek (Registered Battlefield) — 8.5 mi, 056° NE
Oak Tree Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.8 mi, 055° NE
Mariners' Lake (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 049° NE
SS United States Propeller (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 049° NE
Big Barrels (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 069° E
Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.6 mi, 162° S · 848 acres
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 11.7 mi, 346° N
Chippokes Plantation State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 333° NW
TRADOC Outdoor Stage (Theatre) — 13.0 mi, 010° N
CinéBistro at Peninsula Town Center (Cinema) — 13.1 mi, 068° E
Antioch Pines State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 15.6 mi, 231° SW
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.1 mi, 159° S · 228k acres
Hampton Roads Naval Museum (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 095° E
Red Thread Studio (Gallery) — 16.9 mi, 174° S
Fort Monroe National Monument (National Monument) — 17.0 mi, 083° E · 122 acres
F/a-18 (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 101° E
Abandoned sand mine and dump (Historic Ruins) — 17.7 mi, 023° NE
Black Forest Picnic Village (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 354° N
SB Ballard Stadium (Stadium) — 18.0 mi, 109° E
New France (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 354° N
Bug-a-Dug (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 354° N
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Virginia (Marine Protected Area) — 20.2 mi, 033° NE
Machicomoco State Park (State Park) — 22.6 mi, 011° N

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