Quantico Base Virginia Map
Quantico Base, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Quantico Base, Prince William County.
Interactive Map of Quantico Base, Virginia
| City | Quantico Base |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Prince William |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.521042 |
| Longitude | -77.356474 |
| Population | 5,840 |
| Density | 303.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Quantico Base Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Quantico Base, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Quantico Base is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Quantico Base is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
