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Chester Gap.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Igneous Ridges, within Blue Ridge. Apple Mountain Lake lies about 5.5 miles north of Chester Gap by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Chester Gap, Virginia
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Chester Gap, Virginia · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Chester Gap, Virginia from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Igneous Ridges
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRappahannock County · Warren County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Chester Gap on the map

THE CHESTER GAP LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Igneous Ridges setting.

Chester Gap CDP has 2.08 square miles of land in Rappahannock County, Warren County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Igneous Ridges, within Blue Ridge.

Forested ridges, plateaus and high mountains extend through the Blue Ridge. Elevation, rainfall and sheltered coves create marked differences in forest communities across short distances.

Regional context: Blue Ridge ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Chester Gap intersects 2 county geographies: Rappahannock County, Warren County. A Chester Gap mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Rappahannock CountyWarren County

Chester Gap by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Chester Gap, or 0% of its total area. It is 7.7 percentage points lower than the 7.7% recorded for Virginia. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Chester Gap CDP has 1.2 times the land area of nearby Apple Mountain Lake CDP (1.72 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Chester Gap land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Start with the right county for Chester Gap

Which of Rappahannock County, Warren County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Northern Igneous Ridges setting

Northern Igneous Ridges belongs to Blue Ridge. Which slope and elevation setting contains the tract, and how does the documented access route reach it?

03

Check the route, beyond Apple Mountain Lake

Apple Mountain Lake is 5.5 miles north of the Chester Gap reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Chester Gap resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CHESTER GAP

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.8501° N, 78.1316° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Chester Gap ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Rappahannock

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Rappahannock ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Warren

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Warren ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Chester Gap data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Igneous Ridges

Explore the agency mapping behind the Blue Ridge context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Virginia landowner resources

Virginia flood-risk system

DCR’s interactive tool for reviewing mapped flood information.

Virginia DEQ wetlands and streams

Official program information and resources for site-specific water-feature questions.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Chester Gap.

Apple Mountain Lake lies about 5.5 miles north of Chester Gap by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Chester Gap in context

NSEWApple Mountain Lake · 5.5 miles1Front Royal · 5.9 miles2Flint Hill · 6 miles3Skyland Estates · 6.2 miles4Shenandoah Shores · 7.8 miles5Washington · 9.7 miles6OUTER RING: 9.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Apple Mountain Lake5.5 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Front Royal5.9 mi · town
  3. 3
    Flint Hill6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Skyland Estates6.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Shenandoah Shores7.8 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Washington9.7 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Virginia; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Chester Gap
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Chester Gap parcel?+

Chester Gap intersects 2 county geographies: Rappahannock County, Warren County. A Chester Gap mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Chester Gap property in Northern Igneous Ridges?+

No. Northern Igneous Ridges is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Chester Gap boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Apple Mountain Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.5 miles north of Chester Gap’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Chester Gap?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Chester Gap.
Your next chapter.

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