Maurertown Virginia Map

About Maurertown, Virginia

Maurertown is a locality in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,092. The population density is 203.2 people per km². Maurertown is located at 38.9298°N, 78.4636°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22644.

Maurertown lies in the embrace of the Shenandoah Valley, where the land rolls with a quiet strength, a tapestry of fertile fields stitched between the gentle slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 14.5 miles west of Front Royal, VA (from Front Royal, VA: bearing 273°T), and is situated 7.0 miles southwest of Strasburg. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and distant pine, a clean, crisp breath that speaks of open spaces and a sky that often stretches in a vast, pale blue canvas. The Shenandoah River, a ribbon of silver and jade, flows nearby, its presence a constant murmur, shaping the contours of the land and offering a cool reflection of the changing seasons. The physical character of Maurertown is one of understated beauty, a place where broad horizons are framed by the distant, hazy peaks, and where the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, warm shadows across the fields, lending a golden hue to the landscape. The history of Maurertown is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot the surrounding farms, a narrative woven from the threads of early settlement and the enduring spirit of agriculture. This region, once a vital pathway for pioneers and later a strategic point during conflicts, retains a sense of its past in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of its older homes. The local economy, while evolving, still draws strength from the bounty of the valley, with farming remaining a cornerstone, producing crops that feed the surrounding areas. Beyond the fields, a quiet industry hums, supporting the daily life of Maurertown and its inhabitants, a testament to a community that values self-sufficiency and a steady, measured progress. The distinctive character of Maurertown is in its unhurried pace, a place where neighbors recognize each other and where the simple rhythms of rural life continue to hold sway, a quiet counterpoint to the wider world.

About This Maurertown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maurertown, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.929833, -78.463619. 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 Maurertown and Shenandoah County.

Detailed location data for Maurertown includes the ZIP code (22644), telephone area code (540), county seat of Shenandoah County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Shenandoah 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 Maurertown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.