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Damascus.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Sedimentary Ridges, within Blue Ridge. Emory lies about 10.4 miles north of Damascus 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 Damascus, Virginia
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Damascus, Virginia · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Damascus, Virginia from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Sedimentary Ridges
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYWashington County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Damascus on the map

THE DAMASCUS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Sedimentary Ridges setting.

Damascus town has 0.8 square miles of land in Washington County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Sedimentary 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

Damascus and Washington County

Damascus is associated with Washington County 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.

Washington County

Damascus by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within Damascus, or 3.5% of its total area. It is 2.6 percentage points higher than the 0.9% recorded for Washington County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Damascus town has 19.5% of the land area of nearby Emory CDP (4.09 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Damascus 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 Damascus

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

02

Read the Southern Sedimentary Ridges setting

Southern Sedimentary 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 Emory

Emory is 10.4 miles north of the Damascus 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.

Damascus 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 DAMASCUS

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.6327° N, 81.7894° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Damascus ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Damascus

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 Town Of Damascus ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Damascus data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Sedimentary 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 Damascus.

Emory lies about 10.4 miles north of Damascus by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Damascus in context

NSEWEmory · 10.4 miles1Meadowview · 10.5 miles2Glade Spring · 10.9 miles3Abingdon · 11.3 miles4Chilhowie · 13 miles5Seven Mile Ford · 15.3 miles6OUTER RING: 15.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Emory10.4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Meadowview10.5 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Glade Spring10.9 mi · town
  4. 4
    Abingdon11.3 mi · town
  5. 5
    Chilhowie13 mi · town
  6. 6
    Seven Mile Ford15.3 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 Damascus
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 Damascus?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Washington County. Damascus’s 0.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Damascus property in Southern Sedimentary Ridges?+

No. Southern Sedimentary Ridges is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Damascus 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 Emory as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 10.4 miles north of Damascus’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 Damascus?+

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 Damascus.
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