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South Boston Virginia Map

Explore South Boston, 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 South Boston, Virginia

How to Use This South Boston, Virginia Map

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

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	South Boston
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Halifax County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.711825
Longitude	-78.913354
Population	7,966
Density	235.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	24592
Area Code	276
County Seat	Halifax
School District	Halifax County Public Schools

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About South Boston, Virginia

South Boston is a locality in Halifax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,966. The population density is 235.5 people per km². South Boston is located at 36.7118°N, 78.9134°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. South Boston is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 24592.

South Boston claims a quiet sovereignty over the landscape where the Dan River carves its path through the red clay of the Virginia Piedmont. It lies 28.5 miles east-northeast of Danville, VA (from Danville, VA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 17.4 miles west-northwest of Henrico. The inland horizon remains broad and unbroken, save for the faint, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains visible some hundred miles to the west. Broad fields of tobacco once defined the texture of this earth, though the current landscape is marked by open plains and dense patches of hardwood forest. Visitors seeking a moment of stillness often find their way to Unknown Park, which occupies the immediate landscape to provide a green sanctuary for the local flora. Three miles away, the quiet waters of Gilliam Pond offer a reflective stillness that contrasts with the constant, steady movement of the river nearby. The air here holds a particular weight at dusk, cooling rapidly as the sunlight fades into a deep, bruised violet across the fields.

South Boston grew from the necessity of trade and the cultivation of the surrounding soil, evolving alongside the rhythmic cycles of the tobacco harvest. Merchants and laborers once organized their lives around the transit of goods across the Dan River, establishing a foundation that remains visible in the sturdy brick architecture of the older districts. While the industrial focus has shifted from the curing barns of the past to a modern blend of manufacturing and logistics, the town maintains a steady, deliberate pace. Local economy relies on the industrious spirit of those who manage the regional fiber and machinery sectors, ensuring that the labor force remains connected to the land. The legacy of these industries is written into the endurance of the warehouses and the quiet, functional layout of the streets. This persistence of purpose defines the character of South Boston, grounding its people in a tradition of quiet, essential work.

Cultural life in South Boston moves with the measured cadence of the seasons, often gathering around the landmarks that hold the collective memory of the region. Residents frequently congregate for local events that celebrate the harvest or the changing light of autumn, finding community in shared rituals that have persisted for generations. While the town is modest in its scale, it has provided a formative backdrop for figures like the accomplished musician and songwriter Jason Michael Carroll, whose work reflects the southern roots of his upbringing. The architecture of the downtown district stands as a silent witness to the years, with historic facades lining the thoroughfares that lead toward the banks of the Dan River. Every landmark, from the simplest civic building to the preserved public spaces, contributes to an atmosphere of understated permanence. In the evening, the town settles into a deep, resonant silence that speaks to the patience of a place long accustomed to the passage of time.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Penick Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 125° SE
Tobacco Heritage Trail - Cotton Mill Park Trailhead (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 178° S
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 055° NE
Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 149° SE
Cinema I & II at the World of Sports (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 132° SE
Halifax Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 347° N
Banister River Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 mi, 076° E
Difficult Creek State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 077° E
Difficult Creek (State Wilderness) — 10.8 mi, 072° E
Staunton River State Park (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 100° E
Mayo Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 11.7 mi, 180° S
Lake Connor Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 15.2 mi, 023° NE
Staunton River Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 16.2 mi, 044° NE
Noland Village at Providence (Museum) — 16.5 mi, 019° N
Artillery Emplacement (Historic Ruins) — 16.5 mi, 044° NE
Wade Archaeological Site Native American (Historic Ruins) — 16.7 mi, 043° NE
Prestwould Plantation (Museum) — 19.8 mi, 102° E
John H. Kerr Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 20.2 mi, 126° SE
Clarksville Regional Museum (Museum) — 20.4 mi, 107° E
Henry's Ferry Overlook (Viewpoint) — 20.8 mi, 002° N
Solitary Sentinel (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 105° E
Patrick Henry Museum (Museum) — 22.2 mi, 002° N
Cub Creek Church (Monument) — 23.7 mi, 021° N
Carrington Pavilion (Stadium) — 27.5 mi, 252° W
Danville Science Center (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 251° W
Swanson Studio (Gallery) — 28.4 mi, 252° W
Family Fun Zone (Attraction) — 29.7 mi, 253° W
Gretna Little Theatre (Theatre) — 29.8 mi, 304° NW
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 61.5 mi, 338° N · 1.1M acres
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 62.4 mi, 332° NW · 733k acres

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