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Lorton Virginia Map

Explore Lorton, 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 Lorton, Virginia

How to Use This Lorton, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.698722
Longitude	-77.216649
Population	20,072
Density	1454.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	22079, 22199
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Lorton, Virginia

Lorton is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 20,072. The population density is 1454.8 people per km². Lorton is located at 38.6987°N, 77.2166°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22079, 22199.

Lorton occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Giles Run as it carves a path through the local terrain. It lies 2.3 miles south of Newington Forest, VA (from Newington Forest, VA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 6.5 miles northeast of Dale City. The land here unfolds in a series of gentle slopes and dense thickets, far from the influence of the coast and shaped instead by the slow, inland movement of water. Three miles away, the Occoquan Reservoir gathers the sky into its surface, mirroring the changing light of the seasons. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon, a reminder of the vast, elevated spine that anchors the region. Laurel Hill serves as a vital expanse of natural space, offering a sanctuary of green where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and cooling leaves.

Lorton emerged from a history of agricultural labor and later became a site of significant industrial reform, shifting away from its rural origins toward a modern landscape. The local economy has evolved from the rhythms of the soil to a multifaceted hub that supports the tech-heavy demands of the surrounding corridor. Where once the land was measured by harvests and timber, it now hums with the activity of professionals and service providers who sustain the daily needs of the residents. While the old kilns and prison infrastructure have largely faded or transitioned into new uses, the legacy of hard work remains ingrained in the local fiber. The transition from a quiet crossroads to a place of contemporary industry has been marked by a steady, deliberate growth that favors functional development over rapid change.

Lorton maintains a cultural character defined by its transformation from a correctional center into a vibrant venue for the arts, centered largely around the Workhouse Arts Center. This landmark, once a place of confinement, now acts as a beacon for creative expression, hosting galleries and studios that draw visitors to its historic red-brick buildings. The community gathers for seasonal festivals and outdoor markets that enliven the atmosphere, particularly when the sunlight slants low over the fields in the late afternoon. While the region is not defined by the presence of celebrities, it remains a place where the focus is firmly on the quality of life and the preservation of its distinctive architectural heritage. The rhythm of life here is marked by the movement of people between the quiet residential corridors and the shared spaces where the history of the land is actively being rewritten.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Laurel Hill (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 341° N
Pohick Bay Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 154° SE
Lucy Burns Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 268° W
Workhouse Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 269° W
Colchester (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 210° SW
Sheperd Point (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 247° SW
Welcome to Occoquan (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 242° SW
Pollinator Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 144° SE
Pentagon Stones (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 055° NE
Warriors' Plaza (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 055° NE
Warriors' Field (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 055° NE
Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 139° SE
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.3 mi, 190° S · 1,268 acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 139° SE · 2,944 acres
George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill Tour (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 078° E
Belvoir Manor (Historic Ruins) — 4.9 mi, 106° E
Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 4.9 mi, 067° NE
Old Telegraph Road (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 225° SW
Paint By You Studio (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 239° SW
Lake Accotink Carousel (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 001° N
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 083° E
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 084° E
Orientation Film (Cinema) — 7.1 mi, 084° E
Leesylvania State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 201° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 9.3 mi, 074° E · 2,795 acres

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