Download OpenStreetMap Data for Virginia

Select an area within Virginia and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.

1. Select Area

2. Choose Data Type

Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.

Download Virginia Map Data from OpenStreetMap

Use this free tool to download geospatial data for Virginia directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on Virginia — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.

Available Virginia Data Types

Virginia Roads & Highways

Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across Virginia.

Virginia Building Footprints

Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Virginia.

Virginia Waterways

Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout Virginia.

Virginia Railways

Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in Virginia.

Virginia Land Use

Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in Virginia.

Virginia Amenities

Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across Virginia.

Virginia Natural Features

Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in Virginia.

Virginia Power Infrastructure

Power lines, substations, and generators throughout Virginia.

How to Download Virginia OSM Data

Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within Virginia.
Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.

Output Format

Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.