Stratford Virginia Map

About Stratford, Virginia

Stratford is a locality in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Stratford is located at 38.1473°N, 76.8463°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22558.

Stratford rests within the expansive grounds of Stratford Hall, a protected area where the land breathes with a quiet dignity. It lies 35.0 miles east-southeast of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 108°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southeast of Colonial Beach. The landscape here is a gentle undulation of fertile soil, the earth a rich, dark loam that cradles a dense canopy of mature trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with ephemeral light. The air carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the cycle of growth and renewal. One mile to the east, the placid surface of Stratford Millpond reflects the sky, a tranquil mirror to the surrounding woodland, while the small, winding Mill Run murmurs its way through the terrain, a constant, subtle soundtrack to the stillness. The history of Stratford is deeply entwined with the very soil it occupies, a place that has witnessed centuries of human endeavor. For generations, this region of Virginia, though far from the coast, has been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, with tobacco once being a primary economic driver. Today, that legacy is honored and preserved, with Stratford Hall standing as a significant landmark, a window into the past. The land itself, once cleared for plantations, has largely returned to a wilder state, cared for within the boundaries of the protected area, allowing the Turkey Neck Trail to meander through its varied terrain, offering a path for contemplation. The courteous spirit of the Old Dominion, a certain unhurried grace, still seems to permeate the air, a subtle echo of the lives lived and the stories held within this particular stretch of Virginia.

About This Stratford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stratford, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.147263, -76.846265. 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 Stratford and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for Stratford includes the ZIP code (22520), telephone area code (540), county seat of Westmoreland County (Montross), and school district assignment. 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 Stratford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.