Mount Crawford Virginia Map

About Mount Crawford, Virginia

Mount Crawford is a locality in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 532. The population density is 406.6 people per km². Mount Crawford is located at 38.3571°N, 78.9409°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22841.

Mount Crawford lies where the Shenandoah Valley begins its gentle tilt toward the Blue Ridge Mountains, a landscape defined by the rich, dark loam of its fields and the sinuous grace of the South River as it carves its way through the countryside. It lies 7.5 miles south-southwest of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 211°T), and is situated 2.6 miles southeast of Bridgewater. The air here carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its descent, casting long, painterly shadows across the undulating terrain. Farmhouses, their white clapboard softened by decades of sun and rain, punctuate the green expanse, their porches often adorned with rocking chairs that seem to hold the quiet conversations of generations. The sky above Mount Crawford is a generous canvas, particularly in the twilight, where hues of apricot and bruised plum bleed into the darkening blue, a spectacle that stills the restless heart. The history of Mount Crawford is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that line its country lanes, a place where the echoes of early settlers and the quiet hum of agricultural life have long coexisted. Its economy, once reliant on the bounty of the land for sustenance and trade, now finds a steady pulse in a blend of farming that continues to honor tradition and a growing presence of small businesses that cater to the needs of a close-knit population. Travelers often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a gentle rhythm that allows for lingering conversations on front stoops and a genuine connection to the land that has shaped this corner of Virginia. The South River, a constant presence, has been both a source of life and a silent witness to the unfolding narrative of Mount Crawford, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Mount Crawford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Crawford, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.357071, -78.940862. 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 Mount Crawford and Rockingham County.

Detailed location data for Mount Crawford includes the ZIP code (22841), telephone area code (540), county seat of Rockingham County (Harrisonburg), and school district assignment (Rockingham 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 Mount Crawford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.