Stuarts Draft Virginia Map

About Stuarts Draft, Virginia

Stuarts Draft is a locality in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 11,780. The population density is 157.0 people per km². Stuarts Draft is located at 38.0301°N, 79.0336°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24477.

Stuarts Draft lies in a broad valley, where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to soften their formidable presence. It lies 8.5 miles south-south-east of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 166°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Waynesboro. The land here is a patchwork of fertile fields, their greens and golds stretching towards the hazy, distant peaks, and stands of mature hardwood trees that rustle with the breath of the Shenandoah Valley. A palpable sense of quietude often settles over Stuarts Draft, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun, slanting through the gaps in the trees, casts long, slow-moving shadows across the rolling terrain. Streams, clear and cool, meander through pastures, their banks fringed with ferns and wild phlox, carrying the scent of damp earth and growing things. The history of Stuarts Draft is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and stone fences that punctuate the landscape. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families cultivating the rich soil, a tradition that continues to shape the local economy, alongside a growing presence of small businesses and light industry. The community cherishes its heritage, a quiet pride in its connection to the land and its enduring spirit. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries a clean, crispness, a subtle perfume of pine and freshly turned earth, a constant reminder of Stuarts Draft's enduring connection to the natural world.

About This Stuarts Draft Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stuarts Draft, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.030136, -79.033637. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Stuarts Draft and Augusta County.

Detailed location data for Stuarts Draft includes the ZIP code (24477), telephone area code (540), county seat of Augusta County (Staunton), and school district assignment (Augusta County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Stuarts Draft is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.