Lowes Island Virginia Map

About Lowes Island, Virginia

Lowes Island is a locality in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 11,018. The population density is 1433.1 people per km². Lowes Island is located at 39.0460°N, 77.3532°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20165.

Lowes Island unfolds as a verdant expanse where the gentle roll of the land meets the embrace of the Potomac River. It lies 4.9 miles north-east of Sterling, VA (from Sterling, VA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-west of Montgomery. Here, the terrain, a pleasing mosaic of mature trees and manicured green spaces, offers a sense of deep, settled calm. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the lawns in long, warm shafts, illuminating the quiet streets and the graceful architecture that characterizes the residential neighborhoods. The air often carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming honeysuckle or the earthy aroma of damp soil after a summer shower, a constant reminder of the natural world that underpins the constructed beauty of Lowes Island. The history of Lowes Island is a narrative woven from the threads of agricultural endeavor and the steady growth of a modern suburban community. Long before its current form, this land was part of a broader agricultural landscape, its fertile soil yielding crops that sustained families for generations. Today, the local economy thrives on a diverse base, with many residents commuting to the broader Northern Virginia economic hub, while the island itself supports a vibrant array of retail, dining, and service businesses. Notable for its planned communities and the careful preservation of its natural waterways, Lowes Island offers a distinctive blend of suburban comfort and ecological awareness, a place where the past subtly informs the present.

About This Lowes Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lowes Island, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.045962, -77.353158. 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 Lowes Island and Loudoun County.

Detailed location data for Lowes Island includes the ZIP code (20165), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Loudoun County (Leesburg), and school district assignment (Loudoun 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 Lowes Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.