Explore Manassas, 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 Manassas, 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 Manassas.
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 | Manassas |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Manassas (city) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.750949 |
| Longitude | -77.475267 |
| Population | 42,772 |
| Density | 1677.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 20110, 20108, 20109, 20111, 20112 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| School District | Manassas City Public Schools |
Manassas occupies a position upon the Piedmont plateau, where the land stretches out in wide, quiet fields defined by the red clay of the Culpeper Basin. It lies 2.3 miles south of Manassas Park, VA (from Manassas Park, VA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-southwest of Centreville. The drainage of the local landscape flows toward Russia Branch, a small waterway that hums with the persistent energy of the inland earth. On clear days, the silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains sits as a faint, ink-drawn line against the western horizon, far beyond the reach of the immediate woods. The air here holds a particular crispness at dusk, as the cooling ground releases the warmth gathered during the long afternoons of the Virginia summer. Residents often find their way to the quiet banks of Lake Cotting or wander the trails of Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest to observe the seasonal shift of the canopy.
Manassas emerged from the intersection of iron tracks, growing from the necessity of trade and the movement of goods across the inland expanse. The local economy has shifted over the decades from agrarian roots toward a diverse corridor of professional services, light manufacturing, and the technology sector. Rail lines continue to shape the movement of people and resources, serving as a constant reminder of the industrial ambition that first gave the place its shape. Many small businesses and regional enterprises maintain a steady pace of operation, drawing upon the industrious spirit that defines the surrounding counties. Even as the modern demands of the workforce evolve, the area retains a grounded focus on commerce that respects the steady, reliable growth of its established commercial districts.
Manassas maintains a cultural character defined by a profound awareness of the weight of the past, balanced against a busy, contemporary rhythm of life. The Loy E. Harris Pavilion serves as a central gathering point, hosting seasonal events that bring the neighborhood together under the open sky. Notable individuals such as the legendary jazz musician Billy Taylor have roots in the area, contributing to a legacy of creative contribution that persists in the local arts. The architecture of the historic center remains a focal point for those who appreciate the endurance of older structures within a changing landscape. Public life often revolves around shared experiences in the open air, where the community celebrates its continuity through festivals and public performances. The everyday life of the people here flows with a deliberate, measured grace, reflecting the quiet dignity of a place that knows its own enduring worth.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manassas, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.750949, -77.475267. 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 Manassas includes the ZIP code (20110, 20108, 20109), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Manassas (city), and school district assignment (Manassas City 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. |