Rosslyn Virginia Map

About Rosslyn, Virginia

Rosslyn is a locality in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Rosslyn is located at 38.8968°N, 77.0725°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22209.

Rosslyn rises from the Potomac's edge, a place where the land begins its ascent toward higher ground, its avenues lined with buildings that catch the sun and reflect it back in sharp, modern glints. The air here, especially as evening approaches, carries a curious blend of river mist and the faintest whisper of exhaust, a testament to its proximity to both nature and ceaseless human movement. Along the waterfront, the concrete paths are worn smooth by the passage of countless feet, each step a quiet rhythm against the deeper pulse of the flowing water. Trees, tenacious and green, push their way through paved surfaces, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems both ancient and utterly contemporary, a gentle counterpoint to the urban hum. This stretch of land, once part of a larger agricultural estate, has been transformed by the relentless tide of progress, its history now a palimpsest of forgotten fields and burgeoning commerce. The economic engine of Rosslyn has always been tied to its strategic position, a gateway that draws people and enterprise, fostering a spirit of dynamism that can feel almost electric. The presence of institutions of learning and research lends an intellectual current to the place, a quiet hum of minds at work, while the nearby arteries of transportation ensure that Rosslyn remains a nexus, a point of departure and arrival, its distinctive skyline a beacon against the vast, often hazy, Virginia sky.

About This Rosslyn Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rosslyn, 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 Rosslyn and Arlington County.

Detailed location data for Rosslyn includes the ZIP code (22209), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Arlington County, 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 Rosslyn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.