Roanoke County Map, Virginia
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Roanoke County, Virginia
The Blue Ridge Mountains provide a backdrop to Roanoke County. It wraps around the county. The independent city of Roanoke looks like a cardboard cutout in our map.
The Appalachian Trail runs along its western edge, drawing hikers from around the world. You can’t miss the iconic Mill Mountain Star. It’s lit up every night. Explore Center offers hands-on science fun for kids and adults.
Vinton hosts the popular Dogwood Festival each spring. Then, there’s Cave Spring, another community known for its, well, cave and spring. Roanoke County schools consistently rank among Virginia’s best. The Blue Ridge Parkway offers Sunday drives like no other.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Roanoke County |
| County Seat | Salem |
| Population | Approximately 97,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Vinton, Cave Spring, Hollins, Glenvar, Bonsack |
| Interstates and Highways | I-81, US-11, US-220, VA-419 |
| FIPS Code | 51-161 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 251 sq mi (Land: 250 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bedford County (East), Botetourt County (Northeast), Craig County (Northwest), Floyd County (Southwest), Franklin County (Southeast), Montgomery County (West), Roanoke City (Enclaved), Salem City (Enclaved) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.2907° N, 80.0343° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Roanoke River |
| Major Landmarks | Blue Ridge Parkway, Explore Park, Mill Mountain Park |
| Website | Roanoke County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Roanoke County Topographic Map
Roanoke County is where ridges rule. It’s crisscrossed by the long folds of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. The defining topographic feature is the Roanoke Valley, which cuts through the hills and carves out a wide, livable corridor.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Roanoke County Road Map
Interstate 81 curves through the valley, keeping to lower elevations. Though it’s fast, it’s not the only route. There’s also U.S. Highways 221 and 11 that are important. You can zoom in on our map to see all highways and roads here.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Roanoke County Satellite Map
Seen from above, Roanoke County is a mix of green ridges and settled valleys. Forest dominates the hills, but the valley floor near the city is filled with roads, homes, and businesses. One thing stands out. The green doesn’t stop.
OUTLINE MAP
Roanoke County Blank Map
Roanoke County’s shape is like a donut. Roanoke County wraps around the independent city of Roanoke but doesn’t include it. Mountains form most parts of the border.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 8 neighboring counties of Roanoke County:
Virginia County Map
The original cool. Virginia’s 95 counties mix old-school roots with mountain roads with Civil War footsteps. One county’s got peanuts, another has presidents. Some lean country, others lean capital.