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Bristow Virginia Map

Explore Bristow, 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 Bristow, Virginia

How to Use This Bristow, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bristow, 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 Bristow.

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	Bristow
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Prince William County
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
ZIP Code	20136
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Manassas

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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 occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Broad Run. It lies 3.3 miles southeast of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 141°T), and is situated 10.0 miles southwest of Centreville. The landscape stretches across the Culpeper Basin, where the earth holds a deep, clay-heavy patience under the wide Virginia sky. To the west, the silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains appear as faint, indigo brushstrokes against the horizon during the clear light of late afternoon. Residents often find solace in the nearby ABT Holding, a PCON that preserves an essential quietude in an otherwise growing landscape. The nearby Lake Manassas reflects the clouds with a stillness that anchors the surrounding terrain, while the Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest offers a dense, shaded retreat just a short distance away.

Bristow grew from the iron tracks of the rail line, evolving from a transit point into a place where the rhythm of the modern economy now pulses through commercial corridors. Local industries have shifted from the agrarian patterns of the past to the logistical and professional demands of the present day. This transformation has brought a steady influx of residents who balance the memory of old farmland with the rapid pace of current development. As the local economy continues to organize its resources, the focus remains on maintaining a balance between infrastructure and the preservation of the land. The legacy of the rail remains, though the engines of the present are driven by technology and commerce rather than steam and coal.

Bristow carries a character shaped by its residents, who navigate the intersection of suburban growth and the lingering quiet of the Piedmont. The Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater stands as a primary landmark, drawing thousands to witness live performances that echo across the open fields on summer nights. While the area feels distinctly modern, the cultural life of Bristow is anchored by a sense of neighborly connection found in schools and local gatherings. Famous figures such as the actress Hilarie Burton spent time in the region, contributing to the diverse threads that make up the local identity. The pace of daily life is measured by the transition of the seasons, as the golden light of autumn settles over the fields and the cool air of winter settles into the riverbanks of the Broad Run.

Nearby Outdoor Places

ABT Holding (Conservation Area) — 0.0 mi, 193° S
American Battlefield Trust Holding (Conservation Area) — 0.0 mi, 056° NE
Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 279° W
Innovation (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 355° N
Valley View Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 188° S
Cannon Branch Redoubt (Historic Castle / Fort) — 1.4 mi, 050° NE
Observation Platform (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 137° SE
K1 Speed (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 026° NE
White Hall Presbyterian Church (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 205° SW
Fluffy Rides (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 025° NE
Antique Railroad Cars (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 061° NE
Manassas Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 063° NE
Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 061° NE
Civil War Monument - Signal Hill (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 068° E
Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 182° S
Texas Brigade (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 002° N
Brawner Farm (Registered Battlefield) — 6.4 mi, 346° N
Robinson House (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 008° N
Deep Cut Battlefield (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 353° N
Battle of Blackburn's Ford (1861) (Registered Battlefield) — 7.3 mi, 040° NE
Bull Run Special Events Center (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 030° NE
Ellanor C. Lawrence Amphitheater (Theatre) — 11.1 mi, 031° NE
Girl with Dog (Public Artwork) — 12.4 mi, 040° NE
Paint By You Studio (Arts Centre) — 12.8 mi, 113° SE
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.4 mi, 108° E · 1,268 acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.3 mi, 108° E · 2,944 acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 24.0 mi, 045° NE · 2,795 acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 33.4 mi, 274° W · 197k acres

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