Explore Lansdowne, 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 Lansdowne, 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 Lansdowne.
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 | Lansdowne |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Loudoun County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.0844 |
| Longitude | -77.4839 |
| Population | 12,427 |
| Density | 1186.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 20176, 20147 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Leesburg |
| School District | Loudoun County Public Schools |
Lansdowne emerges from the Virginia Piedmont as a deliberate landscape where manicured turf meets the quiet persistence of the natural world. It lies 2.8 miles north of Ashburn, VA (from Ashburn, VA: bearing 4°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east-southeast of Leesburg. The terrain here is defined by the steady, northward flow of the Potomac River, which marks the eastern boundary of the territory. Beyond the immediate development, the land retains a sense of open space, characterized by expansive fields that catch the long, golden light of late afternoon. While the Blue Ridge Mountains remain a distant, hazy silhouette against the western horizon, the local topography remains defined by the gentle shifts in elevation common to this inland corridor. Residents often find respite at the nearby Lansdowne Sports Park, where the grass stays vibrant and the air carries the cool, damp scent of the nearby water.
Lansdowne occupies a space where the legacy of the Old Dominion transitions into the rapid pulse of the modern tech-corridor economy. The local industry has evolved from the agrarian roots of the surrounding countryside into a hub for corporate headquarters and professional services that drive the regional economy forward. Early settlement patterns in the broader county were long influenced by the proximity to the capital, yet Lansdowne maintains a character that feels distinct from the dense urban centers nearby. Development here favors a structured integration of office complexes and residential life, reflecting a regional shift toward high-tech enterprise. For those seeking a deeper connection to the wilder aspects of the region, the Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest provides a preserved expanse of woodland twenty miles away, offering a stark contrast to the rapid pace of the local business districts.
Cultural life in Lansdowne is defined by a quiet, professional rhythm that balances the demands of contemporary work with the accessibility of local recreation. The social fabric is woven with a focus on neighborhood gatherings and the steady, predictable cycles of the school year. Walton Pond serves as a small, quiet focal point for those looking to spend a moment in reflection away from the main thoroughfares. While the area is not defined by the presence of singular, globally famous individuals, the caliber of the workforce and the local educational standards attract a population that values precision and quiet achievement. Public life is punctuated by community events held throughout the year, ensuring that even in a modern corridor, the residents maintain a tangible connection to their neighbors.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lansdowne, Virginia. Coordinates: 39.0844, -77.4839. 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 Lansdowne includes the ZIP code (20176, 20147), 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. |