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Bull Run Virginia Map

Explore Bull Run, 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 Bull Run, Virginia

How to Use This Bull Run, Virginia Map

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

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	Bull Run
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Prince William County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.83975
Longitude	-77.489757
Population	6,972
Density	186.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20109, 20120
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Manassas
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Bull Run, Virginia

Bull Run is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,972. The population density is 186.6 people per km². Bull Run is located at 38.8398°N, 77.4898°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20109, 20120.

Bull Run emerges from the quiet intersection of history and the persistent, unyielding growth of the Northern Virginia landscape. It lies 1.4 miles west-southwest of Sudley, VA (from Sudley, VA: bearing 243°T), and is situated 6.3 miles southwest of Centreville. The terrain surrounding Bull Run defines the spirit of the Culpeper Basin, where the ground rises and falls in long, rhythmic swells that trap the golden light of late afternoon. Holkums Branch traces a narrow path through the earth just one mile away, its presence marked by the thick, verdant growth of native grasses. Further out, the deep quiet of Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest offers a dense canopy of timber just four miles from the center. On the distant horizon, the jagged, hazy outline of the Blue Ridge Mountains serves as a permanent reminder of the vast, varied geography that defines the western edge of the region.

Bull Run carries the weight of a long memory, defined by the echoes of past conflicts that once surged across these quiet fields. Today, the local economy has shifted from the agrarian traditions of the previous century toward a modern reliance on the technology corridors and professional services that drive the broader region. Many residents commute to nearby centers of commerce, yet they return to Bull Run to find a sense of continuity that ignores the frantic pace of the digital age. The industrious nature of the workforce here reflects a practical, grounded approach to living, where the labor of the day is balanced by the simple satisfaction of maintaining one's own property. Economic stability remains tied to the steady development of suburban infrastructure, ensuring that the legacy of the land is preserved even as the demands of the modern world press inward.

Bull Run maintains a distinct character that favors the quiet rituals of daily life over the clamor of metropolitan centers. Residents often gather at the Bull Run Swim & Racquet Club, an essential social anchor that provides a necessary space for recreation and community interaction. While the area is not defined by singular, grand monuments, the proximity to the Upper Occoquan Polish Pond provides a serene backdrop for those seeking a moment of stillness away from the main thoroughfares. Life here moves with a certain deliberate quality, where the changing colors of the seasons dictate the rhythm of the neighborhood more than any clock. Though the region has seen many figures pass through its borders over the generations, it remains a place where the ordinary, daily contributions of its people define its true identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Elklick Preserve (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 318° NW
Cub Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 056° NE
Elklick Woodlands State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 342° N
Lanes Mill Ruins (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 114° SE
Bull Run Special Events Center (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 142° SE
Robinson House (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 228° SW
BG Francis Bartow Memorial (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 224° SW
Stonewall Jackson (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 223° SW
BG Bernard Bee Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 223° SW
ABT Holding (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 271° W
CWT Holding (Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 269° W
Yellow Chair Meeting Point (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 359° N
Cox Mountain Slide (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 358° N
Miners Slide (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 359° N
Battle of Blackburn's Ford (1861) (Registered Battlefield) — 3.3 mi, 139° SE
Ellanor C. Lawrence Amphitheater (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 065° NE
Brawner Farm (Registered Battlefield) — 4.4 mi, 245° SW
Girl with Dog (Public Artwork) — 5.6 mi, 075° E
Union Mills Historic Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.8 mi, 135° SE
Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 6.2 mi, 171° S
Antique Railroad Cars (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 172° S
Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10 (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 074° E
Cannon Branch Redoubt (Historic Castle / Fort) — 7.3 mi, 191° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 17.0 mi, 059° NE · 2,795 acres
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.6 mi, 135° SE · 1,268 acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.2 mi, 132° SE · 2,944 acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 35.5 mi, 271° W · 197k acres

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