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Mount Vernon Virginia Map

Explore Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Virginia

How to Use This Mount Vernon, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.713363
Longitude	-77.105219
Population	12,914
Density	954.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	22309, 22121
Area Code	703, 571
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Mount Vernon, Virginia

Mount Vernon is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 12,914. The population density is 954.3 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 38.7134°N, 77.1052°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22309, 22121.

Mount Vernon occupies a terrain defined by the quiet persistence of the land as it slopes toward the steady flow of Little Hunting Creek. It lies 1.1 miles southwest of Hybla Valley, VA (from Hybla Valley, VA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-southwest of Prince Georges. The landscape here is inland and grounded, marked by the proximity of Hybla Valley just a mile away, which shapes the local topography into a series of modest, deliberate grades. Residents find a sense of immediate connection to the earth at Vernon Heights Park, a local space that anchors the neighborhood within this broader, quiet expanse. On the distant horizon, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a faint, atmospheric suggestion of the wilder, rugged elevations that lie far beyond the settled plains. Even the light seems to linger longer here at dusk, catching the quiet green of the regional woodland before fading into a soft, cooling gray.

Mount Vernon carries the weight of a long colonial memory, having served as the private estate and residence of George Washington, whose presence remains a defining element of the local identity. The economy has evolved from the agrarian foundations of the eighteenth century into a modern landscape characterized by professional service sectors and a deep integration with the regional tech corridor. While the echoes of tobacco fields have long since faded, the industrious spirit of the region persists in the daily rhythms of those who manage the preservation and education efforts centered on this historic ground. Local commerce thrives in the spaces between these memorial sites, supporting a population that balances the stewardship of the past with the practical demands of contemporary professional life. Every morning, the movement of people toward the surrounding administrative and commercial hubs highlights the transition from a historic site to a functional, modern place of residence.

Cultural character in Mount Vernon is defined by a quiet, respectful appreciation for the legacy that permeates the very air of the neighborhood. The most notable landmark remains the estate itself, a site that draws visitors from across the globe to witness the architecture and agricultural layout preserved with meticulous care. Throughout the year, seasonal events keep the local calendar engaged, often reflecting the traditions of the early republic in a way that feels earnest rather than performative. The influence of George Washington is inescapable, yet the daily life of the residents remains focused on the simple, steady routines of schooling, local community gatherings, and the quiet enjoyment of the outdoors. It is a place where the gravity of national history meets the unassuming nature of suburban life, creating a distinct atmosphere of sustained reflection.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dogue Creek Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 329° NW
Grist Mill Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 223° SW
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 103° E
Historic Area Entrance & Exit (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 105° E
Slave Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 120° SE
Orientation Film (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 104° E
Virtual Mansion Tour (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 104° E
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 106° E
Mansion Line Entry (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 108° E
Purple Heart Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 102° E
Mansion Circle/Specialty Tours (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 110° E
George Washington Grist Mill State Park (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 274° W
George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill Tour (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 271° W
Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 1.7 mi, 303° NW
Piscataway Park (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 148° SE
Observation Platform (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 359° N
Belvoir Manor (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 209° SW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 3.1 mi, 085° E · 2,795 acres
Nepenthe Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 052° NE
Hooray Art! (Arts Centre) — 3.3 mi, 052° NE
Pentagon Stones (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 282° W
Jeffrey C. Dietze Stadium (Stadium) — 4.4 mi, 023° NE
Springbank Arts Building (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 024° NE
Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 228° SW
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.9 mi, 213° SW · 2,944 acres
Chapman Sp (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 179° S
Chapman Residual (State Recreation Area) — 6.6 mi, 176° S
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.8 mi, 235° SW · 1,268 acres

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