Lorton Virginia Map

About Lorton, Virginia

Lorton is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 20,991. The population density is 1591.8 people per km². Lorton is located at 38.7043°N, 77.2278°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22079.

Lorton rests in a quiet corner of Fairfax County, where the land begins to soften its embrace of the Potomac River. It lies 3.4 miles north-north-east of Woodbridge, VA (from Woodbridge, VA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-east of Dale City. Here, the terrain rolls gently, not with dramatic peaks, but with a subtle undulation that suggests an ancient, patient shaping by water and wind. Fields, sometimes still tilled, sometimes surrendered to the persistent green of wilder growth, stretch towards stands of oak and maple, their canopies a deep, rustling presence against the often bright, sometimes humid Virginia sky. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the damp scent of earth and the distant murmur of traffic, a reminder of the larger world that presses in, yet feels a world away in the hushed moments. This land has known different purposes, its character shaped by the ebb and flow of human endeavor. Once a place marked by agricultural rhythms, its soil yielding to the plow, Lorton later became known for its correctional facilities, a somber chapter in its history that has left its imprint, though the landscape itself has begun to reclaim and reimagine these spaces. Today, the remnants of its industrial past, particularly the former Lorton Reformatory, now stand as a canvas for artistic expression and public gathering, a unique transformation where concrete and steel are softened by the encroaching greenery and the community's creative spirit. The Occoquan Reservoir, a broad expanse of water mirroring the sky, forms a significant boundary, offering opportunities for recreation and serving as a vital resource, its presence lending a sense of calm and expansive beauty to the locality.

About This Lorton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lorton, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.704282, -77.22776. 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 Lorton and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Lorton includes the ZIP code (22079), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lorton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.