Laurel Hill Virginia Map
Explore Laurel Hill, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Laurel Hill, Virginia
| City | Laurel Hill |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.705876 |
| Longitude | -77.243298 |
| Population | 8,307 |
| Density | 723.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 24482, 22079 |
| Area Code | 540, 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Fairfax |
| School District | Fairfax County Public Schools |
About Laurel Hill, Virginia
Laurel Hill is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,307. The population density is 723.4 people per km². Laurel Hill is located at 38.7059°N, 77.2433°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 24482, 22079.Laurel Hill manifests as a quiet expanse of land where the Silver Brook traces a winding path through the quiet earth. It lies 21.9 miles north-northeast of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 16°T), and is situated 14.4 miles north-northwest of Abingdon. The terrain surrounding Laurel Hill defines itself through subtle elevations and dense woodland, far removed from the reach of any distant coastline. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon, while the waters of the Occoquan Reservoir provide a reflective stillness just three miles away. The light at dusk here settles heavy and amber against the trees, casting long shadows that seem to hold the memory of the afternoon. Toward the east, the landscape transitions toward the broader, lower elevations of Hybla Valley, creating a distinct sense of place within the interior.
Laurel Hill emerged from a transformation of land that once held a rigid, institutional purpose, now repurposed into a modern residential and recreational expanse. The local economy shifted away from its earlier, singular focus toward a diverse array of professional services and suburban enterprise that anchors the current regional prosperity. While the industrial legacy of the region remains a subtle weight in the collective memory, the present pace of life prioritizes the quiet efficiency of a modern workforce. Residents often travel toward the technological corridors that define the wider economy, maintaining a rhythm that balances professional ambition with the stillness of the local environment. Even the architecture reflects this transition, blending the stark utility of previous decades with the softer, deliberate geometry of contemporary dwellings.
Laurel Hill centers its identity around the namesake Laurel Hill, which serves as a sprawling natural sanctuary for those seeking respite from the daily grind. This park preserves the local landscape, ensuring that the interplay of light and shadow among the trees remains accessible to all who wander its paths. While the broader region often celebrates the legacy of colonial figures and historic leaders, the immediate character here remains grounded in the quiet stewardship of the environment. The atmosphere feels contemplative, as if the air itself retains a reverence for the changing seasons and the slow growth of the surrounding flora. Visitors might find the proximity to the Doncaster State Forest an invitation to explore the deeper, untamed reaches of the woodland, far from the noise of more crowded centers.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Laurel Hill (Local Park) — locality lies within
- Lucy Burns Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 226° SW
- Workhouse Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 230° SW
- Occoquan Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 215° SW
- Sheperd Point (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 208° SW
- Welcome to Occoquan (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 206° SW
- Colchester (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 173° S
- Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.8 mi, 175° S · 1,268 acres
- Pollinator Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 4.0 mi, 131° SE
- Pentagon Stones (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 072° E
- Warriors' Plaza (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 072° E
- Warriors' Field (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 072° E
- Lake Burke Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 321° NW
- Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 142° SE
- Old Telegraph Road (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 210° SW
- Paint By You Studio (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 226° SW
- Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.5 mi, 153° SE · 2,944 acres
- George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill Tour (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 085° E
- Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 6.1 mi, 076° E
- Lake Accotink Carousel (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 014° N
- Belvoir Manor (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 107° E
- Leesylvania State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 189° S
- Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 088° E
- Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 088° E
- Orientation Film (Cinema) — 8.5 mi, 088° E
- George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 10.6 mi, 079° E · 2,795 acres
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About This Laurel Hill Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laurel Hill, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.705876, -77.243298. 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 Laurel Hill includes the ZIP code (24482, 22079), telephone area code (540, 571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools).
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 | August 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. |
