Southern Gateway Virginia Map
Explore Southern Gateway, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Southern Gateway, Virginia
| City | Southern Gateway |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Stafford County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.3489 |
| Longitude | -77.5036 |
| Population | 2,771 |
| Density | 267.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 22406 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| County Seat | Stafford |
About Southern Gateway, Virginia
Southern Gateway is a locality in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,771. The population density is 267.1 people per km². Southern Gateway is located at 38.3489°N, 77.5036°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22406.Southern Gateway spreads across a landscape of verdant, undulating fields that stretch toward the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the western horizon. It lies 3.9 miles northwest of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 324°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-northwest of Massaponax. The local terrain finds its definition in the quiet movement of Falls Run, which carves a narrow path through the earth only a mile from the center of the settlement. Nearby, the water of Abel Lake gathers in a still, reflective basin, offering a point of calm amidst the surrounding woodland. The atmosphere here holds a specific clarity, particularly during the late afternoon when the light turns amber and catches the tall grasses of Bitzner Meadow, casting long, sharp shadows that seem to slow the very pulse of the day.
Southern Gateway sustains itself through a blend of legacy and modern industry, echoing the industrious spirit of the Old Dominion while looking toward the rapid pace of the surrounding region. Residents often find recreation in the quiet expanses of Musselman Park 2, where the natural environment remains preserved for those seeking a reprieve from the daily commute. While the Jackson Trail lies several miles out, it serves as a reminder of the paths that have long connected these inland reaches to the wider world. The life of Southern Gateway persists in this steady balance, where the weight of history—felt in the quiet corners of the landscape—meets the persistent, practical demands of a contemporary economy.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Musselman Park 2 (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 046° NE
- Musselman Park 1 (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 049° NE
- Chichester Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 072° E
- Cross Country State Championship Rock (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 070° E
- Stafford County Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 134° SE
- Abel Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.6 mi, 020° N
- Moncure Daniel Conway (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 135° SE
- Anthony Burns (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 135° SE
- St. Clair Brooks Mem. Park (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 134° SE
- Motts Run Reservoir and Park (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.2 mi, 219° SW
- Klein Theatre (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 155° SE
- Thomas Jefferson Religious Freedom Monument (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 147° SE
- National Bank Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 144° SE
- George Washington Masonic Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 144° SE
- Fredericksburg and Spot. National Military Park (National Park) — 4.2 mi, 153° SE · 48 acres
- Lee's Hill (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 161° S
- Daniel Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 059° NE
- Lake Curtis Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 6.5 mi, 332° NW
- Crow's Nest State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 086° E
- McLaw's Line (Registered Battlefield) — 7.1 mi, 241° SW
- Bullock House Site (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 253° W
- Crow's Nest (State Wilderness) — 7.6 mi, 080° E
- Slocum's Line (Registered Battlefield) — 8.0 mi, 247° SW
- Widewater State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 060° NE
- Alexander Berger Memorial Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 10.0 mi, 136° SE
- Mallows Bay-Potomac National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 11.1 mi, 065° NE
- Dominion Raceway (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 180° S
- Flying Circus Aerodrome (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 320° NW
- Garrett Farm site, John Wilkes Booth Killed after killing Lincoln (Attraction) — 20.7 mi, 134° SE
- Port Royal Museum of American History (Museum) — 20.9 mi, 126° SE
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About This Southern Gateway Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Southern Gateway, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.3489, -77.5036. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Southern Gateway includes the ZIP code (22406), telephone area code (540), county seat of Stafford County (Stafford), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
