Lake Barcroft Virginia Map
Lake Barcroft, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Barcroft, Fairfax County.
Interactive Map of Lake Barcroft, Virginia
| City | Lake Barcroft |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.84789 |
| Longitude | -77.155813 |
| Population | 10,973 |
| Density | 1694.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lake Barcroft, Virginia
Lake Barcroft is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 10,973. The population density is 1694.6 people per km². Lake Barcroft is located at 38.8479°N, 77.1558°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22044.
Lake Barcroft unfolds as a verdant expanse, its namesake body of water a shimmering jewel reflecting the ever-changing Virginia sky. It lies 2.5 miles east-north-east of Annandale, VA (from Annandale, VA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-south-west of Washington. Rolling hills, softened by decades of suburban growth, cradle the lake, their slopes adorned with a mosaic of mature trees – oaks, maples, and pines that rustle secrets on the breeze. The air here carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and sun-warmed pine needles, particularly potent after a summer rain. Along the shoreline, modest homes with their manicured lawns reach towards the water, their decks and patios offering intimate glimpses of the tranquil surface. The terrain is a gentle undulation, a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye through the leafy canopies and towards the open water, where dragonflies, iridescent as stained glass, hover and dart. The history of Lake Barcroft is entwined with the post-war suburban boom, a period when this area transformed from agricultural land into a desirable residential retreat. Developers envisioned a community centered around recreation, and the creation of the lake itself was a testament to that ambition, providing a focal point for leisure and neighborly gatherings. The local economy, once rooted in the surrounding farmlands, has long since shifted, now predominantly driven by the service sector and the daily commutes of its residents to the broader Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Yet, a distinct character persists, a quiet pride in this self-contained enclave. The community’s identity is deeply tied to its shared waters, with summer evenings often punctuated by the cheerful splash of swimmers and the distant laughter of families enjoying picnics on the communal beach.
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About This Lake Barcroft Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Barcroft, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lake Barcroft and Fairfax County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Barcroft is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lake Barcroft is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
