Explore Cascades, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cascades, 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 Cascades.
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 | Cascades |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Loudoun County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.0464 |
| Longitude | -77.3874 |
| Population | 12,366 |
| Density | 1295.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 20165 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Leesburg |
| School District | Loudoun County Public Schools |
Cascades occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Virginia Piedmont, where the land rises in gentle swells toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The earth here holds a deep, clay-rich warmth that seems to catch the amber light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the suburban expanse. Sugarland Run meanders through the outskirts, carving a narrow, verdant path that serves as a quiet artery for the local ecosystem. Residents often find respite in the expansive grounds of Algonkian Regional Park, where the horizon feels wide and unburdened by the density of the surrounding corridors. While the terrain remains inland and far from any salt-water reach, the air carries a crisp, terrestrial freshness, especially during the transition of seasons.
Cascades emerged from the rapid expansion of the regional tech-corridor, evolving from quiet pastoral tracts into a planned development that reflects the modern ambition of the Old Dominion. The local economy thrives on its proximity to major administrative and technological hubs, drawing a workforce that balances intense professional focus with a desire for suburban order. Industry here is less about the heavy manufacturing of the past and more about the invisible, high-speed exchange of digital information and global commerce. The history of the area is mirrored in the way modern infrastructure overlays older, agrarian foundations, creating a layer of memory that remains beneath the pavement. Many who settle in Cascades contribute to a professional culture that values efficiency, yet the pace of life maintains a distinctly measured, deliberate cadence.
Cultural life in Cascades is defined by a diverse, transient population that gathers around shared spaces to build a sense of belonging in a rapidly changing environment. Notable landmarks such as the carefully maintained community centers and the proximity to the Paw Paw Passage Trail offer residents a chance to engage with the natural world just beyond their doorsteps. While the area does not claim singular, world-famous historical figures, it serves as a home for many who shape the national discourse in policy, law, and technology from behind quiet desks. The spirit of the place is best observed during local gatherings, where the blend of different backgrounds creates a unique, contemporary identity for Cascades. Even as the demands of the modern world press in, the community retains a focus on family life and the steady, predictable rhythms of a well-organized existence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cascades, Virginia. Coordinates: 39.0464, -77.3874. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cascades includes the ZIP code (20165), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Loudoun County (Leesburg), and school district assignment (Loudoun County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |