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Rosslyn Virginia Map

Explore Rosslyn, 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 Rosslyn, Virginia

How to Use This Rosslyn, Virginia Map

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

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	Rosslyn
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Arlington County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.896778
Longitude	-77.072478
Population	18,000
Density	4800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	22209
Area Code	703, 571

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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 commands a unique position on the high ground overlooking the Potomac River, where the earth drops away into the depths of The Potomac Gorge. The air here carries a crisp, terrestrial weight that feels far removed from any maritime influence, grounding the skyline in the solid reality of the Piedmont. Those who walk the Woods Trail at dawn observe the light catching the glass towers, casting long, sharp shadows across the concrete paths of Rosslyn Central Place. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains emerges on the horizon like a charcoal sketch against the pale sky. The geology of the site favors this verticality, allowing the structures to rise as if they were natural extensions of the bluff itself.

Rosslyn evolved from a modest trading post into a dense urban node, fueled by the relentless expansion of federal administrative offices and international commerce. The local economy thrives on a complex network of defense contractors, media organizations, and technology firms that occupy the soaring office blocks. This professional rigor defines the daily pulse of the streets, where the exchange of ideas often mirrors the rapid pace of the commuter trains below. Industry here is clean and precise, driven by the fiber of intellectual capital rather than the heavy machinery of the past. Beyond the polished lobbies, the history of the region remains visible in the way the streets track the old paths toward the interior, reflecting a legacy of pragmatic development.

Rosslyn maintains a distinct cultural character that balances the frenetic intensity of the workday with the quiet, reflective stillness of the evening. Residents often gather in the open spaces of Rosslyn Central Place, a focal point that offers a momentary respite from the surrounding glass and steel. While the Reflecting Pool provides a calm, geometric surface to gaze upon just a mile away, the true vitality of the neighborhood is found in its connection to the river and the rugged terrain of the gorge. The area has seen the occasional presence of significant historical figures, though it is the nameless, purposeful crowd that truly defines the spirit of the place. Occasional public events transform the plaza into a vibrant stage, proving that even a center of commerce can host moments of genuine human connection. As the sun sets, the temperature drops, and the sharp outlines of the modern architecture soften into a gray, tranquil silhouette against the cooling night.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Watergate Investigation (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 203° SW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 0.2 mi, 010° N · 2,795 acres
Arpanet (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 202° S
Fort Corcoran (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 260° W
Artisphere (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 127° SE
Anna and David (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 229° SW
Rosslyn Spectrum (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 123° SE
Freedom Park Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 0.2 mi, 133° SE
Fort Bennet Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 313° NW
Bay-Eva Castle (Historic Ruins) — 0.6 mi, 299° NW
Avocado (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 027° NE
Mario & Alberto De La Cruz Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 011° N
AMC Loews Georgetown 14 (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 055° NE
Horizons Theatre (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 048° NE
Moca DC (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 047° NE
Fort C.F. Smith Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 292° W
Old Stone House (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 048° NE
Hardy (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 325° NW
Duke Ellington Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 355° N
No name (Park) — 1.2 mi, 077° E
Jackson Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 029° NE
McClellan Gate (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 167° S
Diplomatic Reception Rooms Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 099° E
Korean War Memorial Bench (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 181° S
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.7 mi, 059° NE · 26k acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 195° S · 2,944 acres

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