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McNair Virginia Map

Explore McNair, 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 McNair, Virginia

How to Use This McNair, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.9513
Longitude	-77.4115
Population	21,598
Density	4083.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20171
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About McNair, Virginia

McNair is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 21,598. The population density is 4083.8 people per km². McNair is located at 38.9513°N, 77.4115°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20171.

McNair occupies a quiet expanse of Northern Virginia where the land transitions into a steady, industrious rhythm. It lies 1.9 miles southwest of Herndon, VA (from Herndon, VA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north of Centreville. The terrain features a gentle, undulating topography that defines the local horizon, far removed from any coastal influence. Within the boundaries of the Arrowbrook Wetlands Park, the landscape remains a protected sanctuary of grasses and local flora. Frying Pan Branch meanders through the periphery, providing a singular, persistent water source that anchors the local ecosystem. On clear, crisp days, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the western limit of the view, standing as a silent sentinel over the plains.

McNair emerged as a modern hub of commerce, shifting from its earlier agricultural roots into a center of high-technology and aerospace enterprise. The local economy thrives on the intellectual labor of engineers and planners who navigate the dense corporate corridors that define the regional identity. While the Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest remains a quiet, wooded retreat fourteen miles away, the immediate surroundings favor organized development and professional focus. Modern office complexes stand where fields once stretched toward the horizon, reflecting a transition toward a fast-paced, globalized workspace. The influence of the nearby aviation industry shapes the daily experience, creating a unique atmosphere of movement and technological precision.

McNair maintains a character defined by its blend of professional intensity and suburban accessibility. Residents often look toward the Potomac Heritage Trail for recreation, finding a path that connects them to the broader regional history. Although The Glade sits five miles away, it serves as a subtle reminder of the natural depressions that carve through the local geology. The local culture prioritizes convenience and efficiency, yet the quality of light at dusk across the open spaces brings a moment of stillness to an otherwise busy environment. While Dulles Airport Pond remains a small, localized water feature two miles from the center, it contributes to the specific geography of a place that balances industry with open, maintained land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ox Road Ford Remnants (Historic Ruins) — 0.5 mi, 291° W
Mosby's Rock (Historic Ruins) — 0.5 mi, 216° SW
Frying Pan City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 184° S
AMC Worldgate 9 (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 055° NE
Andrew Gooden (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 284° W
Horsepen Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 221° SW
Tournament Rec Area (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 113° SE
Colts Brook Rec Area (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 110° E
Battle of Rock Hill Memorial Fire Hydrant (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 355° N
NextStop Theatre Backstage (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 080° E
Reston Community Players - Rehearsal Hall (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 079° E
Buoyant Force (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 080° E
LOOK Cinemas (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 080° E
1964 Tower (Viewpoint) — 4.0 mi, 074° E
Robert E Simon (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 072° E
Pupatella Car (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 091° E
Combine Slide (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 222° SW
Cowabunga Slide (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 223° SW
Miners Slide (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 222° SW
National Firearms Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 146° SE
Kiln & Custard (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 113° SE
Bells Bird Sanctuary Park (Nature Reserve) — 8.9 mi, 141° SE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 10.4 mi, 084° E · 2,795 acres
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 10.8 mi, 023° NE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 26.1 mi, 306° NW · 110k acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 40.4 mi, 260° W · 197k acres

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