Explore Vinton, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Vinton, 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 Vinton.
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 | Vinton |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Roanoke County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.274236 |
| Longitude | -79.888194 |
| Population | 8,059 |
| Density | 1000.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 24179 |
| Area Code | 276, 540 |
| County Seat | Salem |
| School District | Roanoke County Public Schools |
Vinton occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Glade Creek as it winds through the valley floor. It lies 2.5 miles east-northeast of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-northeast of Cave Spring. The land here remains inland and removed from the reach of any saltwater, defined instead by the steady rhythm of terrestrial seasons and the shifting light over the fields. Vinyard Park provides an immediate green refuge for those who walk the paths where the air often carries the crisp scent of damp earth and turning leaves. On the distant horizon, the Appalachian Mountains trace a jagged, indigo silhouette against the evening sky, anchoring the view for any traveler passing through. During the quiet hours of dusk, the shadows lengthen across the grass, lending the surroundings a gravity that feels both ancient and entirely present.
Vinton traces its development to the convergence of rail lines and the industrious spirit that transformed the valley into a hub of local commerce. Early manufacturing ventures established a foundation that eventually shifted toward a modern economy, balancing small-scale industry with the needs of a growing residential population. The legacy of these workers persists in the architecture of the older districts, where solid structures reflect a time of rapid expansion and regional trade. While the commercial pulse has evolved, the commitment to maintaining a functional, self-sustaining base remains a primary objective for those managing the local economy. Today, the work ethic of the past informs a pragmatic approach to growth, ensuring that the infrastructure supports both long-term residents and new arrivals alike.
Vinton fosters a cultural character grounded in the hospitality of the Old Dominion, where neighbors maintain a steady, unpretentious pace of life. The community gathers for seasonal festivals and local markets, often utilizing the public spaces where the history of the region is quietly acknowledged. Falling Rock Falls remains a point of interest for those seeking the sensory clarity of moving water, located just a short distance from the primary residential corridors. While the Niagara Reservoir sits nearby as a calm expanse of water, the life of the inhabitants is largely oriented toward the social connections forged in schools and local meeting halls. Though many quiet lives have contributed to the identity of the place, the spirit of the residents remains defined by a shared appreciation for the proximity of the woods and the uncomplicated nature of their daily routines.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vinton, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.274236, -79.888194. 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 Vinton includes the ZIP code (24179), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Roanoke County (Salem), and school district assignment (Roanoke County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |