Potomac Falls Virginia Map

About Potomac Falls, Virginia

Potomac Falls is a locality in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Potomac Falls is located at 39.0501°N, 77.4008°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20165.

Potomac Falls unfurls along the verdant banks where the mighty Potomac River, a silver ribbon of history, begins to quicken its pace. It lies 3.4 miles north-north-east of Sterling, VA (from Sterling, VA: bearing 26°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-north-west of Reston. The landscape here is a gentle swell, a subtle rise and fall of land cloaked in a mature deciduous forest, its canopy a shifting mosaic of emerald and jade under the wide Virginia sky. Sunlight filters through the leaves, painting fleeting patterns on the moss-kissed stones and damp earth, a quiet testament to the season's breath. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the clean scent of damp soil and pine, a refreshing balm that hints at the wildness held just beyond the manicured lawns of its residential enclaves. This is a place where the land remembers its roots, where the whisper of wind through ancient oaks feels like a conversation with the past. The history of Potomac Falls is inextricably linked to the ebb and flow of the river it calls home. Once a vital artery for trade and travel, its shores bore witness to the ambitions of early settlers and the quiet industry of generations. While the grand waterfalls that gave the area its name are now largely submerged beneath the vast impoundment of the Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge, their spirit endures in the powerful currents of the Potomac itself. The local economy has long since diversified from its agrarian and industrial past, embracing a modern identity characterized by its proximity to major centers of commerce and a burgeoning tech sector. Yet, echoes of its heritage remain, visible in the enduring charm of its older neighborhoods and the continued appreciation for its natural beauty, a place where the contemporary hum of progress harmonizes with the timeless murmur of the river.

About This Potomac Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potomac Falls, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.050108, -77.40082. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Potomac Falls and Loudoun County.

Detailed location data for Potomac Falls includes the ZIP code (20165), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Loudoun County (Leesburg), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Potomac Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.