Luray Virginia Map

About Luray, Virginia

Luray is a locality in Page County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,827. The population density is 384.3 people per km². Luray is located at 38.6654°N, 78.4595°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22835.

Luray rests in the broad embrace of the Shenandoah Valley, a landscape shaped by the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Massanutten Mountain range to the west, their weathered peaks often softened by a haze that lends a painterly quality to the distance. It lies 22.6 miles southwest of Front Royal, VA (from Front Royal, VA: bearing 219°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-northeast of Stanley. The South Fork of the Shenandoah River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the fertile floodplain, its banks lined with a patchwork of farmland and dense woodlands where oak and hickory trees stand sentinel. The air itself carries a particular cleanness, especially in the early morning, a crispness tinged with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle reminder of the wildness that still holds sway beyond the cultivated fields. The story of Luray is deeply entwined with the discovery and subsequent renown of its namesake caverns, a subterranean marvel that has drawn curious souls for over a century, shaping the town's identity and its economy around the allure of geological wonders. Beyond the echoing chambers, Luray has long been a hub for agriculture, its rich soil yielding corn, soybeans, and hay, the steady rhythm of the seasons dictating the pulse of daily life, a contrast to the more transient influx of visitors. The spirit of the Old Dominion, a courteous practicality, permeates the neighborhood streets, where historic homes with wraparound porches and modern ranch-style houses coexist, a quiet testament to generations who have found their livelihood and their homes in this verdant valley.

About This Luray Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Luray, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.665397, -78.459452. 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 Luray and Page County.

Detailed location data for Luray includes the ZIP code (22835), telephone area code (540), county seat of Page County (Luray), and school district assignment (Page 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 Luray is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.