Virginia Elevation
View an Elevation Map on Google Maps anywhere in Virginia
See elevation for any city, address or place, and create an Elevation Profile on Google Maps in Virginia with this free, interactive map tool. Keep reading to learn how to draw an elevation profile along any path, learn how to show contour lines near the blue pin’s location, and how to keep your location automatically updated on the map.
Elevation finder: Click the map to see the elevation (distance above sea level) anywhere in Virginia! This elevation map tool can also show county lines, city limits and township boundaries as well.
Quick Tips for using this Virginia Elevation map tool
- There are four ways to get started using this Virginia Elevation map tool
- In the Search places box above the map, type an address, city, etc. and choose the one you want from the auto-complete list
- Click the map to see the elevation for where you clicked (Monthly Contributors also get Dynamic Maps)
- To search using GPS coordinates use the Find lat long box in the top right above the map*
- Click the ◉ Use Current Location button in the upper right corner of the map to use your current device location. Click the ◉ Use Current Location button again to automatically update your location every 1, 5 or 10 minutes (Monthly Contributors also get an option to update every several seconds, shown as ◉A for Active).**
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Click the
Use m/km button in the lower left corner of the map to use the metric system (meters and kilometers). Click “Use ft/mi” to use the imperial system (feet and miles). By default, Virginia users will see feet and users in the rest of the world will see meters.
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Click the blue
Elevation Profile button in the lower left corner of the map to create an elevation profile along the path you draw. Double-click the map at the last point you wish to draw, and an Elevation Profile will appear. †
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Check the Show same elevations checkbox in the lower left corner of the map to show all the places on the map with elevations similar to the blue pin’s location. Seven contour lines will draw: the elevation of the blue pin will be the blue line, and three contours will draw at 20 ft/m intervals above your elevation in red and three contours will draw at 20 ft/m intervals below your clicked elevation in green. You can change the target elevation in three ways: by clicking the map, typing a value in the
Find Elevation box in the lower left corner of the map or by typing a place in the
Search places box above the map. (TIP: to ensure the target elevation does not change while exploring the map, drag the map or use the +/- zoom buttons, but do not single-click the map as that will change the elevation to the place you clicked.) Exit the dynamic contour lines mode by unchecking the “Show same elevations” checkbox. †
- Check the Show labels checkbox in the lower left corner of the map to see the county name labels on the elevation map
- Use the SHOW OTHER LAYERS panel in the lower left corner of the map to show county lines, US city limits, US civil townships and US ZIP Codes on the map, overlaid on the elevation map
- Save your map or Share it with others
Other Resources
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- Review other usage notes, coverage notes, sources and disclaimers below
- Search the FAQs for more detailed help
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You can search using various formats of latitude longitude, including degrees, minutes and seconds; degrees and decimal minutes; or decimal degrees
** The
◉ Use Current Location button will be more accurate on smartphones and other devices containing a GPS; desktop browsers typically show an approximate location
*** Or equivalent province, district, etc.
†
Limited on free version; unlimited for
Monthly Contributors
Why would you need a map with elevation and contour lines?
Here are several example uses for elevation and contour lines on Google Maps (see disclaimer):
- Worldwide Exploration: Discover the diverse topography of our planet, from towering peaks to barren deserts below sea level, fostering global geographical awareness.
- Outdoor Activities: Help plan hiking, biking, and trekking routes anywhere in Virginia, creating elevation profiles and knowing what elevations to expect.
- International Civil Engineering: Plan global infrastructure projects, understanding topography to build sustainable roads, bridges and buildings.
- Flood Risk Assessment: Use elevation to help identify areas prone to flooding, assisting international disaster relief and urban planning efforts.
- Real Estate and Property Evaluation: Prospective property buyers can gauge the view, drainage, and other factors influenced by elevation.
- Environmental and Conservation Efforts: Understanding how topography may influence ecosystems and habitats.
- Agricultural Optimization: Farmers can determine suitable crops for an area based on its elevation and slope, optimizing irrigation and drainage.
- Global Geological Research: Study earth’s formations, fault lines, erosion patterns across different countries and terrains.
- Water Resource Management: Worldwide identification of watersheds, river basins, and potential sites for sustainable water harvesting.
- Global Aviation Planning: Pilots can use elevation to help plan flight routes across continents, considering topography, especially in uncharted or less familiar terrains.
- Academic Research: Facilitate in Virginia studies in geography, earth sciences, and archaeology by providing students and researchers with comprehensive elevation data.
- Transportation and Logistics: Plan efficient global transportation routes, considering elevation challenges for railways, highways, and other transit systems.
- Historical and Cultural Exploration: Understand how civilizations evolved around mountain ranges, valleys, and terrains, giving context to historical and cultural narratives.
- Renewable Energy Projects: Identify optimal locations for wind, solar, or hydroelectric installations across diverse landscapes around the world.
Census Bureau Statistics
Click the Census links above the map to show the following Census demographic data for the feature the blue pin is located in
Populations and People
Total Population
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Employment
Employment Rate
Housing
Total Housing Units
Health
Without Health Care Coverage
Families and Living Arrangements
Total Households
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
FAQs for Virginia Elevation
How do I show Google Maps Virginia elevation / altitude?
This Virginia Elevation map tool shows Virginia elevation / altitude on Google Maps. Click anywhere on the map to get its Virginia elevation, click the 'use location' button in the upper right corner of the map to see your current Virginia elevation, or Search places above the map.
How do I draw a Google Maps Virginia elevation profile?
This Virginia Elevation Profile map tool lets you draw Virginia elevation profiles on Google Maps. Click the 'Elevation Profile' button on the left side of the map, draw a path and double-click at the last point, and an Virginia Elevation Profile along your path will appear above the map.
How do I find Virginia elevation on Google Maps?
This Virginia Elevation map tool displays Virginia elevation on Google Maps. Click the 'use location' button in the upper right corner of the map to see your current Virginia elevation, or click anywhere on the map, or Search places above the map.
Why might I need to know the Virginia elevation for a given place or address?
You might need to know the Virginia elevation for a place to:
- plan a hiking route, biking route, or camping spot
- plan a road trip, including vehicle maintenance or winterization
- anticipate Virginia elevation-based weather changes
- find a place to live
- record Virginia elevation information when conducting field research using GPS coordinates (see * above)
- avoiding places above a certain altitude for health reasons
- perform search and rescue where Virginia elevation is a factor
- know if you need to adjust a cooking recipe for high altitude
Is there a Google Maps Virginia elevation layer?
This Virginia Elevation / Altitude map tool has a global Virginia elevation layer on Google Maps. Click the 'use location' button in the upper right corner of the map to see your current Virginia elevation, or click anywhere on the map, or Search places above the map.
Other Usage Notes
- Be sure to read the Quick Tips above on how to use this map tool
- In the upper right corner of the map, you can switch the map between Map view (with optional Terrain), Satellite view or POI view (points of interest)
- As you zoom in, highways, roads, streets, rivers, streams and other map features are also shown on this global Elevation map
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Search places box uses a standard Google Maps geocoding engine, therefore you can type street addresses, road names, points of interest, etc. to see the elevation for that location
– Note that typing an address will zoom in the map very close, whereas typing a city or county by itself will show you a map with a wider view - Because the map layers are complex, boundaries will not be shown if you are zoomed out too far
Coverage Notes
- Elevation coverage is in Virginia. In the Virginia, the vertical accuracy is typically within 8ft (2.44m), in the rest of the world the vertical accuracy is typically within 16m (52.5ft).
- The elevation shown is ground elevation, excluding trees, buildings and any other surface objects.
ELEVATION Sources
– US: United States Geological Survey– Rest of World: Virginia National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jet Propulsion Labratory
BOUNDARY LINE Sources
– US: Census Bureau– UK: Open Government License – Contains Office of National Statistics data, Ordnance Survey data ©Crown copyright and database right 2017. Open Data Lincese – Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
– Ireland: Open Data and Creative Commons License – Ordnance Survey Ireland
– Australia: Incorporates Administrative Boundaries ©PSMA Australia Limited licensed by the Commonwealth of Australia under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence
– New Zealand: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 – Stats NZ
– Canada: Open License – Boundary Files, 2016 Census; Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-160-X
– Mexico: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)
– Switzerland: Swiss Federal Office of Topography
DISCLAIMER
Accuracy and Limitations: The information provided by this map tool has been obtained from various public data sources shown in the Sources box above. These sources have varying degrees of reliability and completeness and are subject to change over time. Additionally, while the latitude and longitude values displayed by the map marker suggest a high degree of precision, you should be aware that the underlying Google Maps and source data may not reflect this level of accuracy nor precision.No Legal or Surveying Use: Due to these potential inaccuracies, this tool is not intended for, and must not be used for, legal, surveying, or any critical decision-making purposes. The information is provided on an as-is basis for general reference and entertainment purposes only. For specific inquiries regarding data accuracy or fitness for use, please consult the original data sources. For decisions requiring precise location data, consult the appropriate government or other authoritative sources, and seek professional legal advice.
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