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Burke Virginia Map

Explore Burke, 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 Burke, Virginia

How to Use This Burke, Virginia Map

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

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	Burke
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Fairfax County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.777716
Longitude	-77.262594
Population	42,312
Density	1897.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	22015, 22009
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Burke, Virginia

Burke is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 42,312. The population density is 1897.9 people per km². Burke is located at 38.7777°N, 77.2626°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22015, 22009.

Burke emerges as a verdant expanse defined by the steady, winding movement of Pohick Creek. It lies 1.5 miles east of Burke Centre, VA (from Burke Centre, VA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-southeast of Centreville. The landscape of Burke maintains a quiet posture, characterized by woodlands and the reflective surface of Lake Braddock. Residents often walk the trails of Pohick Stream Valley Park, where the air holds the damp, earthy scent of leaf litter and moving water. While the distant Blue Ridge Mountains offer a faint, jagged silhouette on the western horizon, the immediate terrain remains defined by low, subtle rises. The light at dusk here settles softly over the grass, casting long, bruised shadows that stretch toward the evening.

Burke bears the marks of a region that transitioned from rural acreage to a residential hub for the modern professional. The local economy thrives on the intellectual labor of the surrounding corridor, fueled by proximity to commerce and administrative centers. Though once defined by agricultural rhythms, the current industry focuses on technology, government services, and private consulting firms. History lingers in the local naming conventions and the quiet preservation of green corridors that break up the density of suburban development. The spirit of the place is built upon this shift from the soil of the past to the digital productivity of the present.

Burke cultivates a character defined by its blend of academic ambition and domestic stability. Notable landmarks include the expansive neighborhood schools that serve as the primary anchors for social life and community gathering. While many famous figures pass through the broader region, the area remains grounded in the quiet achievements of its educators and public servants. Local events often center on the changing seasons, marked by the transformation of the forest canopy and the cycles of school athletics. The life of the resident is a study in consistency, where the rhythm of the workweek dictates the pulse of the streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Middle Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 190° S
Pohick Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 350° N
Lake Burke Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 249° W
St. Michael (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 016° N
Viewing area (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 176° S
Lake Accotink Carousel (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 066° NE
University Mall Theatres (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 320° NW
Uv Hotbox Graff (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 318° NW
Confucius (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 324° NW
St. Francis (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 014° N
Cinema Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 352° N
Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 336° NW
Workhouse Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 176° S
Lucy Burns Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 175° S
Bells Bird Sanctuary Park (Nature Reserve) — 5.6 mi, 334° NW
Railroad Trestle (Historic Ruins) — 5.8 mi, 273° W
Warriors' Plaza (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 127° SE
Warriors' Field (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 126° SE
Angelika Film Center & Café (Cinema) — 6.7 mi, 015° N
National Firearms Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 326° NW
Fluffy Rides (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 319° NW
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.9 mi, 174° S · 1,268 acres
Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 150° SE
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.9 mi, 149° SE · 2,944 acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 12.7 mi, 043° NE · 2,795 acres

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