Explore Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro.
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 | Waynesboro |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Waynesboro (city) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.067157 |
| Longitude | -78.90142 |
| Population | 22,196 |
| Density | 572.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 22980 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| School District | Waynesboro City Public Schools |
Waynesboro anchors itself firmly upon the landscape where the South River carves a deliberate path through the terrain. It lies 8.3 miles east-northeast of Stuarts Draft, VA (from Stuarts Draft, VA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east-southeast of Fishersville.
The water moves with a quiet, persistent clarity, reflecting the changing sky as it flows past the verdant grounds of Constitution Park. To the west, the Blue Ridge Mountains define the horizon, their presence lending a sense of scale to the immediate valley floor. Nearby, the stillness of Baker Springs Basin offers a contrast to the river’s steady momentum, while the elevation shifts toward the quietude of Jones Hollow. Sunlight here possesses a particular weight, lingering over the fields in the late afternoon to soften the edges of the regional geography. Those seeking the deeper woods find their way toward the shadowed canopy of Lesesne State Forest, where the air remains cool and heavy with the scent of pine.
Early development in Waynesboro grew from the necessity of harnessing the power of the South River for milling and early manufacturing. The local economy evolved through the decades, shifting from agrarian roots into a diverse industrial base that values precision and steady production. Workers here have long understood the rhythm of shift changes and the quiet pride found in regional craftsmanship. This industrial heritage remains visible in the sturdy architecture of older buildings that still serve the needs of modern businesses. Even as the town adapts to contemporary demands, the legacy of its founding industries continues to shape the physical and social infrastructure of the neighborhood.
Public life in Waynesboro finds its pulse in the seasonal gatherings that draw residents together under the open sky. Constitution Park functions as a communal living room, hosting events that highlight the creative energy and social bonds of the local population. Hikers often depart from the town to traverse the Sawmill Ridge Trail, seeking the expansive vantage points that offer a broader perspective of the surrounding land. Cultural expression is quiet but enduring, reflected in the way the residents maintain their traditions while welcoming new influences into their daily routines. Notable figures like the artist P. Buckley Moss have found inspiration in the local light and landscape, creating works that resonate with the distinct character of the region. Visitors who spend time here recognize that the pace of life is dictated by the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons rather than the rush of the outside world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waynesboro, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.067157, -78.90142. 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 Waynesboro includes the ZIP code (22980), telephone area code (540), county seat of Waynesboro (city), and school district assignment (Waynesboro City 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. |