Bristow Virginia Map
Bristow, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bristow, Prince William County.
Interactive Map of Bristow, Virginia
| City | Bristow |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Prince William |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.722895 |
| Longitude | -77.5361 |
| Population | 18,000 |
| Density | 680.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bristow, Virginia
Bristow is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Bristow is located at 38.7229°N, 77.5361°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20136.
Bristow unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the gentle slopes that lead toward the Occoquan River watershed. It lies 3.3 miles south-east of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 141°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-west of Centreville. Patches of mature woodland, their canopies a deep, variegated green, break the open fields where the sun casts long, buttery shadows in the late afternoon. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a subtle perfume that shifts with the breeze. Interspersed with residential neighborhoods are pockets of farmland, testament to a persistent agricultural spirit, and the occasional glint of a pond or the quiet murmur of a creek adds a liquid punctuation to the otherwise grounded stillness. The history of Bristow is deeply rooted in the agricultural rhythms of Prince William County, a legacy that still echoes in the surrounding countryside. Once a quieter crossroads, its development has been shaped by its proximity to major transportation arteries, drawing in new residents and businesses while retaining a distinct character. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds connections to the land, with agricultural operations and the services supporting them playing a quiet but vital role. Newer developments have brought a different energy, a modern pulse beneath the enduring calm, and the evening light often paints the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet spectacle over the evolving landscape of Bristow.
Latest News: Bristow
Loading news…
World News
Loading news-world…
More World News
Loading news-world…
About This Bristow Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bristow, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bristow and Prince William County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bristow is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bristow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
