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Newington Forest Virginia Map

Explore Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest, Virginia

How to Use This Newington Forest, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.737
Longitude	-77.2339
Population	12,957
Density	1509.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	22153
Area Code	703, 571
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Newington Forest, Virginia

Newington Forest is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 12,957. The population density is 1509.6 people per km². Newington Forest is located at 38.7370°N, 77.2339°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22153.

Newington Forest occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet movement of the South Run as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 2.3 miles north of Lorton, VA (from Lorton, VA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-northeast of Dale City. This inland geography features a topography of gentle slopes and dense woodland that keeps the atmosphere grounded and steady. Within the protected boundaries of South Run Stream Valley Park, the land retains a sense of seclusion despite the pulse of modern life nearby. The distant, hazy silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains occasionally mark the western horizon, reminding observers of the vast, ancient Piedmont stretching toward the sunset. Even the light here seems to hold a particular, amber clarity as it filters through the trees during the long, humid afternoons of late summer.

Development in Newington Forest reflects the broader transformation of the region from agrarian roots into a vital node of the modern economy. While the area once mirrored the quiet, industrious spirit of traditional Virginia, it now serves as a residential foundation for professionals tied to the nearby technological and administrative corridors. Residents contribute to a local economy driven by high-level services and government-adjacent enterprise, moving away from the old rhythms of the soil. The proximity to Doncaster State Forest remains a reminder of the timber and natural resources that once characterized the wider landscape before suburban expansion took hold. Daily life in Newington Forest is marked by the steady, industrious pace of commuters who return each evening to the shelter of their forested streets.

Newington Forest fosters a cultural character built upon the quiet stability of suburban life and the shared appreciation for its preserved green spaces. The neighborhood functions as a backdrop for families who value the proximity to Huntsman Lake for moments of reflection and calm during the changing seasons. While the area lacks the grand monuments of nearby capitals, the community finds its identity in the maintenance of its local trails and the stewardship of the South Run Stream Valley Park. Education and local civic engagement anchor the social life, with residents often gathering for seasonal events that celebrate the specific greenery of their surroundings. Though the region has seen many individuals pass through its borders, the character of the place remains defined by those who quietly maintain the integrity of their homes and the surrounding woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pohick Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 057° NE
Laurel Hill (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 141° SE
Viewing area (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 275° W
Lucy Burns Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 202° S
Workhouse Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 203° SW
Lake Burke Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 291° W
Pentagon Stones (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 104° E
Warriors' Plaza (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 104° E
Warriors' Field (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 104° E
Welcome to Occoquan (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 199° S
Lake Accotink Carousel (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 014° N
Colchester (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 183° S
Carolltown Historical Marker (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 072° E
Pollinator Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 5.4 mi, 152° SE
Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 5.5 mi, 097° E
Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 149° SE
George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill Tour (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 106° E
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.9 mi, 177° S · 1,268 acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.7 mi, 148° SE · 2,944 acres
Belvoir Manor (Historic Ruins) — 6.9 mi, 125° SE
Paint By You Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.4 mi, 217° SW
University Mall Theatres (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 325° NW
Cinema Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 343° N
Railroad Trestle (Historic Ruins) — 8.0 mi, 293° NW
Leesylvania State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 190° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 9.8 mi, 076° E · 2,795 acres

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