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Idylwood Virginia Map

Explore Idylwood, 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 Idylwood, Virginia

How to Use This Idylwood, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.895112
Longitude	-77.211648
Population	17,954
Density	2474.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	22043, 22046
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Idylwood, Virginia

Idylwood is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 17,954. The population density is 2474.9 people per km². Idylwood is located at 38.8951°N, 77.2116°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22043, 22046.

Idylwood emerges from the quiet, verdant folds of the Northern Virginia landscape as a place where the earth itself feels settled and deliberate. It lies 1.5 miles west of West Falls Church, VA (from West Falls Church, VA: bearing 281°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Washington. The Pimmit Run carves a winding path through the local topography, its presence offering a consistent, low murmur that anchors the surrounding greenery. While the distant Blue Ridge Mountains form a faint, serrated line against the western horizon, the immediate terrain consists of mature woodlands and well-tilled soil. Residents often watch the evening light stretch across the canopy of Idylwood Park, where the shadows lengthen with a slow, heavy grace that suggests a long-standing peace. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the deeper geological drama of Mather Gorge remains a rugged reminder of the region’s ancient, weathered character.

Idylwood maintains a quiet historical continuity that bridges the gap between the agrarian traditions of the Piedmont and the modern, high-tech pulse of the surrounding corridor. The local economy thrives on the intellectual labor and professional services that define this inland region, far removed from the clamor of the coast. Early land use was dictated by the rhythm of the seasons and the demands of the soil, but today the focus has shifted toward the dense, interconnected networks of the regional business climate. While the physical landscape has been reshaped by infrastructure and development, the spirit of the early settlers remains in the careful maintenance of the residential lots. The land is no longer defined by the plow, but rather by the quiet, sustained industry of the people who call Idylwood home.

Cultural life in Idylwood is marked by a reserved, steady character that values the privacy of the home and the beauty of the changing seasons. Idylwood Park serves as the primary gathering ground for the community, providing a space where neighbors share the simplicity of a walk through the trees. Those seeking a more rigorous excursion often travel a few miles to traverse the Gold Mine Trail, where the earth holds the memory of past labor in its soil. While the area is largely defined by its suburban quietude, its proximity to the capital ensures that the influence of national life is always felt in the subtle, polite discourse of the daily commute. The locality remains a place where the passage of time is measured not by grand events, but by the slow, seasonal transformation of the woods and the quiet persistence of the local flora.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Washington and Old Dominion Trail (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 186° S
US Arts Center Vienna (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 289° W
Jefferson District Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 184° S
Mustang Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 081° E
Meridian High School Stadium (Stadium) — 1.1 mi, 076° E
Selfie Wrld (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 345° N
Mount Hope (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 111° E
Falls Church Arts (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 106° E
Angelika Film Center & Café (Cinema) — 1.9 mi, 211° SW
Capital One Hall (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 001° N
Brick from Auschwitz: Commemorative Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 070° E
Tinner Hill Monument (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 120° SE
ShowPlace ICON Theatre (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 330° NW
Craighill S Burks Theater (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 035° NE
Charles Stewart School (historic) (Historic Ruins) — 2.8 mi, 097° E
Freeman House Historic Site (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 281° W
Kiln & Custard (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 280° W
McLean Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 063° NE
Wolf Trap National Park West Lot (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 315° NW
Washington & Old Dominion Caboose (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 110° E
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 4.8 mi, 356° N · 2,795 acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.8 mi, 172° S · 2,944 acres
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.8 mi, 183° S · 1,268 acres

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