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South Run Virginia Map

Explore South Run, 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 South Run, Virginia

How to Use This South Run, Virginia Map

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

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	South Run
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Fairfax County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.7467
Longitude	-77.2754
Population	6,462
Density	986.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	22153, 22039
Area Code	703, 571
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About South Run, Virginia

South Run is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,462. The population density is 986.9 people per km². South Run is located at 38.7467°N, 77.2754°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22153, 22039.

South Run defines the landscape with its namesake waterway carving a quiet path through the verdant terrain. It lies 2.3 miles west-northwest of Newington Forest, VA (from Newington Forest, VA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-northeast of Dale City. The South Run stream moves with a steady, deliberate pace, acting as a natural artery for the surrounding woodlands and meadows. The environment remains thoroughly inland, characterized by a terrestrial grace that shifts with the seasons rather than the tides. Vegetation thrives in the temperate climate, creating dense corridors of green that lead toward the nearby Occoquan Reservoir. On the far horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers a reminder of the rugged geological shifts that shaped this entire Piedmont region.

South Run occupies a space where the legacy of colonial agrarian roots has gradually transitioned into the sophisticated rhythm of the modern tech-corridor. Local industry reflects this evolution, moving away from the early reliance on timber and soil toward a service-oriented economy that supports the broader professional life of the state. While the commercial centers hum with the efficiency of the present day, the land itself retains the quiet weight of its long history. Residents often look toward the distant presence of Doncaster State Forest as a marker of the area's enduring commitment to preserving the wilder aspects of the landscape. This balance of innovation and natural preservation defines the regional character, ensuring that the pace of life remains measured and intentional.

South Run thrives as a protected enclave, as the geography itself is encompassed by the expansive grounds of South Run District Park. This park serves as the primary cultural anchor, providing a communal space where the daily lives of families and athletes intersect under the changing light of the Virginia sky. The atmosphere is one of disciplined activity, whether on the groomed playing fields or along the winding trails that offer a momentary escape into the quietude of the woods. While the area avoids the clamor of major urban centers, it maintains a refined sensibility that attracts those who value proximity to the capital without sacrificing a sense of privacy. Even as the seasons turn, the park remains a constant, grounding the identity of South Run in a shared appreciation for the intersection of public land and private reflection.

Nearby Outdoor Places

South Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 199° S
Viewing area (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 118° SE
Burke Lake and Golf Course (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 297° NW
Lake Burke Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 301° NW
Workhouse Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 162° S
Lucy Burns Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 161° S
Welcome to Occoquan (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 169° S
Lake Accotink Carousel (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 044° NE
St. Michael (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 017° N
Colchester (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 159° S
Railroad Trestle (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 295° NW
University Mall Theatres (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 339° N
Pentagon Stones (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 105° E
Warriors' Plaza (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 105° E
Warriors' Field (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 105° E
Cinema Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 000° N
Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 349° N
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.9 mi, 166° S · 1,268 acres
Paint By You Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.0 mi, 199° S
Pollinator Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 139° SE
Bells Bird Sanctuary Park (Nature Reserve) — 7.4 mi, 346° N
Brick Spring House (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 286° W
Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 137° SE
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.8 mi, 151° SE · 2,944 acres
Leesylvania State Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 178° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 11.8 mi, 082° E · 2,795 acres

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