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Aquia Harbour Virginia Map

Explore Aquia Harbour, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Aquia Harbour, Virginia

How to Use This Aquia Harbour, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Aquia Harbour, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Aquia Harbour.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Aquia Harbour
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Stafford County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.462624
Longitude	-77.388871
Population	6,836
Density	928.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	22554
Area Code	540
County Seat	Stafford
School District	Stafford County Public Schools

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About Aquia Harbour, Virginia

Aquia Harbour is a locality in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,836. The population density is 928.1 people per km². Aquia Harbour is located at 38.4626°N, 77.3889°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22554.

Aquia Harbour defines its existence through the steady, winding passage of Aquia Creek, which carves a deliberate path through the local topography. It lies 2.5 miles southeast of Garrisonville, VA (from Garrisonville, VA: bearing 124°T), and is situated 9.9 miles southwest of Cherry Hill. The surrounding terrain is defined by thick woodlands and gentle elevations that rise toward the distant horizon where the Blue Ridge Mountains occasionally blur into the pale sky. During the quiet hours of dusk, the light softens over the dense foliage, casting long, amber shadows that stretch across the residential lanes. Residents often find themselves walking near the quiet grounds of Government Island, where the earth feels heavy with a quiet, enduring presence. The air here holds a crisp, earthen quality, distinct from the humid weight of the lowlands found further east.

Historical layers define the spirit of Aquia Harbour, rooted in a landscape that has long supported regional transit and early settlement. While the economy now aligns with the modern tech-corridor that spans the region, the remnants of older, agrarian industry remain visible in the layout of the land. The proximity to vital transport routes has shifted the local focus from traditional field labor to the professional pursuits of those who commute toward the northern hubs. Every morning, the movement of people reflects a transition from the stillness of the local woods to the rapid pace of the broader economy. Growth here is measured not by sudden expansion, but by the slow, steady maintenance of residential life amidst the surrounding timber and stream-fed valleys.

Cultural life in Aquia Harbour flows with a rhythm dictated by the seasons, often drawing people toward the nearby Chopawamsic Trail for a moment of physical clarity. The community maintains a character defined by its quietude, prioritizing the preservation of spaces like the nearby Lunga Reservoir for those seeking a reprieve from the daily grind. While the area is not defined by the fame of individuals, the local identity is shaped by the shared experience of living in a place that feels removed from the frantic pace of the outside world. Landmarks serve as anchors for the local memory, grounding the residents in a landscape that demands quiet observation rather than constant activity. The evenings offer a stillness that allows for reflection, reinforcing the sense of order that defines the daily experience of everyone living in Aquia Harbour.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Government Island (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 174° S
Smith Lake Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.7 mi, 340° N
Patawomeck Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 049° NE
Embrey Mill Park (Local Park) — 3.1 mi, 228° SW
Widewater State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 133° SE
Mallows Bay-Potomac National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 3.8 mi, 094° E
Daniel Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 4.7 mi, 190° S
2nd Battalion 1st Marines (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 024° NE
3rd Battalion 3rd Marines (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 025° NE
Fire Department New York 9/11 (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 024° NE
Crow's Nest (State Wilderness) — 6.0 mi, 166° S
Timothy T. Day Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.1 mi, 025° NE
Crow's Nest State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 163° S
Nanjemoy Natural Resource Management Area (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 089° E
Nanjemoy Wma (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 088° E
Chiles Homesite (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 100° E
Cross Country State Championship Rock (Public Artwork) — 8.0 mi, 209° SW
Stafford County Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 204° SW
George Washington Masonic Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 199° S
National Bank Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 199° S
Klein Theatre (Theatre) — 11.9 mi, 204° SW
Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.9 mi, 036° NE · 607 acres
Paint By You Studio (Arts Centre) — 13.6 mi, 017° N
Alexander Berger Memorial Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 15.0 mi, 177° S
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.6 mi, 045° NE · 2,944 acres
McLaw's Line (Registered Battlefield) — 16.8 mi, 228° SW
Slocum's Line (Registered Battlefield) — 17.5 mi, 231° SW
Workhouse Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 17.8 mi, 024° NE
Lucy Burns Museum (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 024° NE
Pollinator Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 17.9 mi, 037° NE

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