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Greenbriar Virginia Map

Explore Greenbriar, 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 Greenbriar, Virginia

How to Use This Greenbriar, Virginia Map

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

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.

CityGreenbriar
StateVirginia (VA)
CountyFairfax County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude38.871638
Longitude-77.399054
Population8,421
Density2089.6 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes23831, 23707, 22033
Area Code757, 571, 703
County SeatFairfax
School DistrictFairfax County Public Schools

About Greenbriar, Virginia

Greenbriar is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,421. The population density is 2089.6 people per km². Greenbriar is located at 38.8716°N, 77.3991°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 23831, 23707, 22033.

Greenbriar emerges from the landscape as a quiet expanse defined by the persistent, rhythmic presence of Big Rocky Run. It lies 1.8 miles west-northwest of Fair Oaks, VA (from Fair Oaks, VA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-northeast of Centreville. The terrain surrounding Greenbriar consists of gentle slopes that catch the amber light of late afternoon, casting long, soft shadows across the verdant ground. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon, offering a steady, atmospheric boundary to the view. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Greenbriar Commons, where the air feels crisp and the earth maintains a steady, grounding moisture. Further afield, the cooling mist of Great Falls provides a sharp, energetic contrast to the otherwise calm and measured pace of the local topography.

Greenbriar maintains a connection to the broader economic shifts of the region, evolving from its earlier agricultural roots into a hub characterized by professional services and modern industry. The local economy relies on a blend of commerce and administrative enterprise, reflecting the industrious nature of those who have settled here over the generations. While the past remains a silent partner in the development of the area, the current focus is directed toward sustainable growth and the maintenance of a stable, industrious atmosphere. Much of the surrounding land is managed with a sense of stewardship, particularly as one nears the protected acreage of the Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest. This balance between managed development and preserved woodland ensures that the character of Greenbriar remains distinct from the more frantic pace of neighboring corridors.

Cultural life in Greenbriar finds its expression in the daily interactions of its citizens and the quiet preservation of local traditions. The community gathers throughout the year for events that highlight the seasonal changes, often centered around the shared spaces that define the neighborhood identity. Landmarks like the nearby Occoquan Reservoir serve as focal points for recreation, drawing those who appreciate the stillness of water and the quiet observation of wildlife. While the region has seen many individuals pass through its borders, the steady, unassuming nature of life here tends to favor collective effort over individual celebrity. The Glade remains a notable point of interest, offering a subtle variation in the elevation that invites quiet reflection during the changing seasons. Evenings in Greenbriar are marked by a particular quality of silence, where the transition from day to night feels like a deliberate, welcomed pause.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Rocky Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 154° SE
  • Girl with Dog (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 146° SE
  • Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 242° SW
  • Kearny and Stevens Monuments (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 106° E
  • Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10 (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 100° E
  • Fluffy Rides (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 105° E
  • Colonel John Singleton Mosby (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 310° NW
  • Trail Marker 6 (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 329° NW
  • Seniors 2020 Rock (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 192° S
  • National Firearms Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 100° E
  • Silas Hutchison Dam Ruins (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 286° W
  • Reston Community Players at RCC Center Stage (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 025° NE
  • Yellow Chair Meeting Point (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 278° W
  • Miners Slide (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 279° W
  • Cox Mountain Slide (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 279° W
  • Bells Bird Sanctuary Park (Nature Reserve) — 5.1 mi, 107° E
  • Mosby's Rock (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 349° N
  • Battle of Blackburn's Ford (1861) (Registered Battlefield) — 5.4 mi, 210° SW
  • Dallas L Peck Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 018° N
  • Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 109° E
  • George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 11.7 mi, 056° NE · 2,795 acres
  • Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.5 mi, 152° SE · 1,268 acres
  • Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.7 mi, 146° SE · 2,944 acres

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About This Greenbriar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenbriar, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.871638, -77.399054. 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 Greenbriar includes the ZIP code (23831, 23707, 22033), telephone area code (757, 571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.