Woodlawn Virginia Map

About Woodlawn, Virginia

Woodlawn is a locality in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. Woodlawn is located at 38.3230°N, 77.4397°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22309.

Woodlawn unfolds across rolling terrain, where the Virginia countryside begins its gentle descent towards the tidal Potomac. It lies 1.8 miles north-east of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north of Massaponax. The land here is a mosaic of mature woodlands, their canopies a deep, verdant swell against the often-pale sky, interspersed with fields that have known the plow for generations. Oak and hickory dominate the forests, their branches reaching wide, creating dappled shadows even on the brightest days, and the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, particularly after a rain. Occasional glimpses of distant water, hints of the broader Chesapeake watershed, suggest the flow of life and the connection to larger systems, a quiet reminder of the region's watery arteries. Historically, Woodlawn drew its character from the fertile soil and its proximity to waterways that facilitated early settlement and agriculture. The land was once part of larger plantations, their legacies a subtle undercurrent in the present-day landscape, a whisper of lives lived and fortunes made and lost. Today, the local economy is a blend of small businesses serving the surrounding neighborhoods and a reliance on the broader economic engines of Northern Virginia, with many residents commuting to jobs further afield. While not a hub of major industry, Woodlawn possesses a grounded, enduring quality, a place where the pace of life allows for the contemplation of skies that shift from the soft blush of dawn to the bruised purples of twilight.

About This Woodlawn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodlawn, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.323, -77.4397. 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 Woodlawn and Stafford County.

Detailed location data for Woodlawn includes the ZIP code (24153), telephone area code (540, 703, 571), county seat of Stafford County (Stafford), and school district assignment (Carroll 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 Woodlawn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.