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Great Falls Virginia Map

Explore Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, Virginia

How to Use This Great Falls, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	39.012357
Longitude	-77.301942
Population	15,953
Density	242.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	22066
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Great Falls, Virginia

Great Falls is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 15,953. The population density is 242.9 people per km². Great Falls is located at 39.0124°N, 77.3019°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22066.

Great Falls commands a quiet presence across the verdant, rolling Piedmont terrain of Northern Virginia. It lies 3.1 miles east of Dranesville, VA (from Dranesville, VA: bearing 93°T), and is situated 9.4 miles southwest of Rockville. The landscape surrounding Great Falls remains defined by its inland character, positioned far from any coastal influence and defined instead by the deep, rugged shadows of Mather Gorge. Moisture gathers in the low-lying hollows near Captain Hickory Run, where the air often carries a cool, damp weight as the sun dips below the tree line. Just a short distance away, the quiet surface of Lake Werowance reflects the changing colors of the canopy, providing a stillness that contrasts with the distant, faint silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the far horizon. Residents frequently walk the paths of the Potomac Heritage Trail, which snakes through the dense woodland to offer a perspective on the raw, unhurried pace of the earth. Great Falls Grange Park serves as the primary anchor for local outdoor activity, preserving a generous expanse of green space for those who seek the solace of the woods.

History in Great Falls is etched into the legacy of rural agrarian expansion, where early settlers once cultivated the fertile soil long before the modern era of the tech-corridor defined the local economy. Today, the professional landscape is dominated by inhabitants who commute to nearby centers of commerce or operate high-level consultancies from home offices, blending a rural aesthetic with modern industrial ambition. This shift has replaced traditional farming with a quiet, affluent domesticity that prizes privacy and the preservation of open land. Local commerce thrives in small, curated centers that cater to the needs of a discerning population, maintaining a deliberate distance from the frantic pace of larger suburban hubs. The industry here is one of intellect and service, reflecting a workforce that values the balance between demanding careers and the preservation of a peaceful, wooded environment.

The cultural character of Great Falls is defined by a deep appreciation for heritage and a collective desire to maintain a dignified, understated way of life. Architecture tends toward the substantial and the colonial-inspired, standing as a silent witness to the generations that have called these woods home. Events held at Great Falls Grange Park draw the neighbors together, fostering a sense of social cohesion that feels both intentional and sincere. While the region is home to many accomplished professionals, the area maintains a modest public profile, favoring the quiet achievement of its residents over widespread notoriety. Walking through the quiet lanes at dusk, one notices how the light softens against the brick and timber, marking the rhythm of a place that remains firmly rooted in its own quiet, steady orbit.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lexington Estates City Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 204° SW
Upper Potamac Properties Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 007° N
ISLANDS OF THE POTOMAC Wildlife Management Area - Islands of the Potomac Wildlands (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 035° NE
Great Falls Overlook 1 (Viewpoint) — 2.8 mi, 113° SE
Potomac River Water Filtration Plant (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 055° NE
Mather Gorge marker (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 116° SE
Watts Branch Svu (Local Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 049° NE
C & O Canal National Historical Park (Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 116° SE
Dennis Crook Memorial Bench (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 209° SW
Reston Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 214° SW
Robert E Simon (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 215° SW
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 107° E
Seneca Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 4.6 mi, 331° NW
Pupatella Car (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 203° SW
LOOK Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 219° SW
Mckee Beshers Wma (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 320° NW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 5.3 mi, 123° SE · 2,795 acres
Wolf Trap National Park West Lot (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 160° S
NextStop Theatre (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 226° SW
Dallas L Peck Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 218° SW
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 347° N
AMC Worldgate 9 (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 234° SW
Henry-Duffy Park (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 094° E
Ruins of Worker's Houses for Nearby Quarries (Historic Ruins) — 7.3 mi, 099° E
Kiln & Custard (Arts Centre) — 7.8 mi, 166° S
Selfie Wrld (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 146° SE
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.3 mi, 085° E · 26k acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.7 mi, 164° S · 2,944 acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 29.5 mi, 302° NW · 110k acres

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