Lancaster Virginia Map

About Lancaster, Virginia

Lancaster is a locality in Lancaster County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 20. The population density is 3.9 people per km². Lancaster is located at 37.7699°N, 76.4663°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22503.

Lancaster, Virginia, unfolds along the Northern Neck's broad embrace, a region where the land itself seems to exhale the salty breath of the Chesapeake. It lies 35.7 miles north of Gloucester Point, VA (from Gloucester Point, VA: bearing 3°T), and is situated 23.9 miles south-southwest of Saint Marys. The landscape here is a gentle narrative of fertile fields, a rich, dark earth yielding its bounty under a sky often painted in shades of pearl and robin's egg blue. Ancient oaks, their branches like gnarled patriarchs, stand sentinel over pastures where sunlight slants in golden shafts, illuminating the quiet industry of the countryside. The air, especially at dusk, carries a subtle sweetness, a mingling of pine and distant water, a palpable stillness that settles deep into the soul. This is a place where history is not merely a subject of study but a living presence, woven into the very fabric of Lancaster's existence. The echoes of colonial planters and Revolutionary fervor can still be felt in the quiet grace of old homes and the enduring traditions of hospitality. The local economy, once dominated by the cultivation of tobacco that shaped the very contours of the land, now finds its strength in a more diverse agricultural base, alongside a burgeoning appreciation for its historical significance that draws thoughtful travelers. Lancaster embraces its heritage with a quiet pride, a constant reminder of the enduring spirit that has shaped this corner of the Old Dominion.

About This Lancaster Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lancaster, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.76986, -76.466339. 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 Lancaster and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Lancaster includes the ZIP code (22503), telephone area code (540), county seat of Lancaster County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Lancaster 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 Lancaster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.