Quantico Base Virginia Map

About Quantico Base, Virginia

Quantico Base is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,840. The population density is 303.2 people per km². Quantico Base is located at 38.5210°N, 77.3565°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22134.

Quantico Base unfolds across a landscape shaped by the Potomac River's broad sweep and the gentle contours of Virginia's coastal plain. It lies 5.9 miles south-west of Cherry Hill, VA (from Cherry Hill, VA: bearing 235°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-west of Dale City. Here, pine forests stand sentinel over a terrain that slopes towards the water, their needles whispering in the humid air, especially as the sun dips low, casting long, theatrical shadows across the clearings and the meticulously kept grounds. The air itself carries the faint, briny scent of the estuary, mingling with the earthy aroma of damp soil and the resinous perfume of the trees, a constant reminder of the river's proximity and the fertile land that cradles this vital installation. The history of Quantico Base is deeply entwined with the strategic importance of its waterways and its proximity to the nation's capital. Originally established as a training ground, it has evolved into a cornerstone of military operations, its economy intrinsically linked to national defense. For decades, the pulse of Quantico Base has been one of rigorous training and dedicated service, a place where individuals are forged into skilled professionals. The surrounding Prince William County, with its own rich agricultural past and burgeoning suburban growth, provides a contrasting backdrop to the focused intensity of the base, a quiet counterpoint to the purposeful activity that defines Quantico Base.

About This Quantico Base Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Quantico Base, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.521042, -77.356474. 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 Quantico Base and Prince William County.

Detailed location data for Quantico Base includes the ZIP code (22134), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Prince William County (Manassas), and school district assignment (Quantico Marine Corps Center School District). 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 Quantico Base is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.