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McLean Virginia Map

Explore McLean, 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 McLean, Virginia

How to Use This McLean, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.943545
Longitude	-77.192913
Population	50,773
Density	790.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	22101, 22046
Area Code	703, 571
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About McLean, Virginia

McLean is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 50,773. The population density is 790.6 people per km². McLean is located at 38.9435°N, 77.1929°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22101, 22046.

McLean anchors a landscape defined by its inland position, far removed from any coastal influence. It lies 3.0 miles north of West Falls Church, VA (from West Falls Church, VA: bearing 7°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-northwest of Washington. The terrain surrounding McLean reveals itself through the steady, persistent presence of Dead Run, which carves its path directly through the local topography. Four miles away, the deep, rugged cut of Mather Gorge offers a stark contrast to the quieter stretches of woodland found within the local Bryn Mawr City Park. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon, reminding observers of the vast, rolling expanse that defines this region. The light here at dusk possesses a singular, amber clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the trees and quiet the air.

McLean evolved from its agricultural origins into a hub of sophisticated professional life, mirroring the broader economic shifts of the surrounding region. The local economy thrives on a complex integration of government contracting, corporate headquarters, and high-level consulting services that sustain the area’s prosperity. While the legacy of colonial-era land use remains a faint memory in the naming of streets and estates, the modern pulse of McLean is driven by technological and administrative industry. Residents often move through their days with a focus on the rapid pace of the modern professional corridor, yet the underlying rhythm remains tethered to the industrious nature of the mid-Atlantic. This economic vitality ensures that McLean remains a primary node of development, balancing the demands of global commerce with a stable, established local workforce.

Cultural life in McLean reflects a synthesis of high-achieving ambition and a quiet, suburban composure. Notable landmarks like the expansive Tysons Corner area serve as a center for regional commerce, while the local cultural scene is punctuated by community-driven events held in the green spaces of Bryn Mawr City Park. Those seeking a connection to the natural world often venture toward the Gold Mine Trail for a quiet walk through the woods. The area has counted influential figures among its long-term residents, including former First Lady Pat Nixon and the iconic humorist Art Buchwald, both of whom found a measure of privacy and presence here. Whether engaging in the seasonal festivals or finding solitude near the banks of Dead Run, the people of McLean maintain a distinct sense of place that honors both its history and its contemporary prominence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Alden Theatre (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 111° E
Scotts Run Nature Preserve (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 353° N
Lewinsville City Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 177° S
Craighill S Burks Theater (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 165° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 1.5 mi, 025° NE · 2,795 acres
Burling Defenders (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 343° N
Stubblefield Falls Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 355° N
Islands Of The Potomac Wma (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 034° NE
Selfie Wrld (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 219° SW
ShowPlace ICON Theatre (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 237° SW
A-12 Oxcart (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 074° E
Memorial Garden (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 076° E
Nathan Hale Statue (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 077° E
McLean Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 125° SE
Meridian High School Stadium (Stadium) — 3.1 mi, 179° S
Crystal Pool (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 061° NE
Popcorn Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 062° NE
Art Glass Center (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 062° NE
Ruins of Worker's Houses for Nearby Quarries (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 021° N
Wolf Trap National Park West Lot (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 266° W
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 329° NW
Henry-Duffy Park (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 014° N
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.0 mi, 175° S · 2,944 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.5 mi, 071° E · 26k acres

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