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Colonial Heights.

Its Census reference point is in Rolling Coastal Plain, within Southeastern Plains. Ettrick lies about 2.1 miles southwest of Colonial Heights by reference-point distance.

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A view of the Colonial Heights Boulevard, with the courthouse on the right — Virginia
A VIEW OF THE AREA

A view of the Colonial Heights Boulevard, with the courthouse on the right — Virginia

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THE SETTINGRolling Coastal Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYColonial Heights city
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Colonial Heights on the map

THE COLONIAL HEIGHTS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Rolling Coastal Plain setting.

Colonial Heights city has 7.52 square miles of land in Colonial Heights city. Its Census reference point is in Rolling Coastal Plain, within Southeastern Plains.

Irregular plains of sand, silt and clay support a mix of pine and hardwood landscapes. The region has more relief than the lower coastal plain, with generally gentle stream gradients.

Regional context: Southeastern Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Colonial Heights and Colonial Heights city

Colonial Heights is associated with Colonial Heights city in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Colonial Heights city

Colonial Heights by land and water

The Census records 0.27 square miles of water within Colonial Heights, or 3.5% of its total area. That share is close to Colonial Heights city’s 3.5%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Colonial Heights city has 2.5 times the land area of nearby Ettrick CDP (2.95 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Colonial Heights land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Colonial Heights

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Colonial Heights. Check the Colonial Heights city geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Rolling Coastal Plain setting

Rolling Coastal Plain belongs to Southeastern Plains. Is the acreage upland or streamside, and what existing maps show about drainage paths and road access?

03

Check the route, beyond Ettrick

Ettrick is 2.1 miles southwest of the Colonial Heights 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.

Colonial Heights 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 COLONIAL HEIGHTS

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.2617° N, 77.3968° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Colonial Heights ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Colonial Heights

Use this municipal 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 City Of Colonial Heights ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Colonial Heights data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Rolling Coastal Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southeastern Plains 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 Colonial Heights.

Ettrick lies about 2.1 miles southwest of Colonial Heights by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Colonial Heights in context

NSEWEttrick · 2.1 miles1Petersburg · 3.9 miles2Fort Gregg-Adams · 4 miles3Matoaca · 4.4 miles4Hopewell · 5.7 miles5Enon · 6.1 miles6OUTER RING: 6.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Ettrick2.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Petersburg3.9 mi · city
  3. 3
    Fort Gregg-Adams4 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Matoaca4.4 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Hopewell5.7 mi · city
  6. 6
    Enon6.1 mi · census-designated place
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 Colonial Heights
land questions.

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

What should I send for land in Colonial Heights?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Colonial Heights city. Colonial Heights’s 7.52 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Colonial Heights property in Rolling Coastal Plain?+

No. Rolling Coastal Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Colonial Heights 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 Ettrick as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.1 miles southwest of Colonial Heights’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 Colonial Heights?+

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 Colonial Heights.
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