Enter your search query in the box below.

Potomac Falls Virginia Map

Explore Potomac Falls, 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 Potomac Falls, Virginia

How to Use This Potomac Falls, Virginia Map

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

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	Potomac Falls
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Loudoun County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.050108
Longitude	-77.40082
Population	18,000
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20165
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Leesburg

🌦 Goto Potomac Falls Weather Page: Potomac Falls, Virginia — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

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 occupies a landscape of quiet, terrestrial grace where the earth rises in subtle folds toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 15.0 miles west of Midlothian, VA (from Midlothian, VA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-northwest of Moseley. The terrain here belongs to the inland Piedmont, defined by a climate that shifts distinctly through four seasons, bringing humid, gold-hued summers and crisp, iron-gray winters. Algonkian Regional Park offers a vast expanse of green space where the Potomac River curves with a steady, enduring strength. Broad Run Lake sits nearby, its surface often catching the amber light of late afternoon in a way that suggests a profound, ancient stillness. Across the wider region, the woods and meadows reflect the character of a land that has long favored steady growth over frantic expansion.

Potomac Falls emerged as a planned residential landscape that transformed former rural acreage into a modern center for families and professionals. The local economy thrives on its proximity to the broader tech-corridor, drawing strength from a workforce that commutes to nearby hubs of innovation and government service. Historically, the land transitioned from agricultural use into the suburban design that defines its current layout, preserving the memory of open fields in the wide, tree-lined thoroughfares. Industrial activity remains largely invisible, tucked away in specialized zones, while the daily rhythm is dictated by the steady flow of residents heading toward their professional commitments. This evolution from farm to suburb reflects a wider regional shift, grounding the identity of Potomac Falls in both its colonial past and its contemporary, industrious present.

Potomac Falls maintains a character defined by its quiet suburban focus and its commitment to public education and community engagement. Residents often congregate at local landmarks like the expansive grounds of Algonkian Regional Park, which serves as a vital anchor for outdoor recreation. While the pace of life remains orderly, the proximity to the Paw Paw Passage Trail provides a path for those seeking to traverse the woods or explore the regional topography. The cultural influence of the area is understated, shaped by a population that values the steady, predictable progression of the seasons and the maintenance of a high quality of life. Notable figures such as the renowned journalist Bob Woodward have called this region home, adding a layer of quiet distinction to the local narrative. The air often carries a stillness that invites reflection, particularly when the light fades over the woods and the daily commute concludes.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Algonkian Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 041° NE
Potomack Lakes Sportsplex (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 079° E
ISLANDS OF THE POTOMAC Wildlife Management Area - Islands of the Potomac Wildlands (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 357° N
Tenfoot Island (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 022° N
Mckee Beshers Wma (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 011° N
Broad Run Farms Open Space (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 300° NW
Seneca Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 066° NE
The River of Blood (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 077° E
Butterfly (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 293° NW
Overlook rock, lower (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 082° E
StageCoach Theatre Company (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 261° W
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 049° NE
Lansdowne Live Music Entertainment (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 293° NW
Battle of Rock Hill Memorial Fire Hydrant (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 187° S
Fitz A. Campbell Grave (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 291° W
AMC Worldgate 9 (Cinema) — 6.4 mi, 180° S
Reston Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 150° SE
LOOK Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.7 mi, 160° S
Ox Road Ford Remnants (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 189° S
Pupatella Car (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 153° SE
Edwards Landing Lights (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 305° NW
Mighty Midget Kitchen (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 297° NW
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 113° SE
Craft Leesburg (Arts Centre) — 9.9 mi, 297° NW
Loudoun Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 297° NW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 11.2 mi, 119° SE · 2,795 acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 23.6 mi, 303° NW · 110k acres
South Mountain State Park (State Park) — 24.2 mi, 323° NW
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.5 mi, 091° E · 26k acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 42.7 mi, 251° W · 197k acres

Latest News: Potomac Falls

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News