Virginia · FIPS 51057 · County seat: Tappahannock
Essex County, VA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in Essex County, VA? The quickest route is Vision GIS Portal for Essex County, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the Essex County parcel map ↗
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Essex County at a glance
| Official map | Vision GIS Portal for Essex County |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | gis.vgsi.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Tappahannock |
| Population | 10,598 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 257 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 51057 |
Who runs this map
It is a county-level map: Essex County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Essex County viewer
- Open the link to the assessor database run by Vision Government Solutions.
- Search by street address, owner or parcel ID.
- Open a property card to see assessment, sale and building data.
- Use the map link on the card, where offered, to see the parcel's location.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
About Essex County
Census Bureau figures put Essex County at about 10,598 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 257 square miles of land, which is about 41 residents per square mile. That makes it number 115 out of 133 Virginia counties and independent cities by population. Census maps also count about 29 square miles of water inside its boundary. Tappahannock serves as the county seat.
Counties next to Essex County
Parcels close to the edge of Essex County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
- Caroline County
- King George County
- King and Queen County
- Lancaster County
- Middlesex County
- Richmond County
- Westmoreland County
Maps vs. surveys
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.
Related
- All Virginia counties and independent cities
- Find Essex County on the national map
- Parcel map guides
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