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Sterling Virginia Map

Explore Sterling, 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 Sterling, Virginia

How to Use This Sterling, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	39.004733
Longitude	-77.405368
Population	30,337
Density	2147.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20166, 20164, 20163, 20165, 20167
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Leesburg
School District	Loudoun County Public Schools

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About Sterling, Virginia

Sterling is a locality in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 30,337. The population density is 2147.6 people per km². Sterling is located at 39.0047°N, 77.4054°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20166, 20164, 20163.

Sterling unfolds across a landscape of gentle, inland terrain where the Cabin Branch carves a quiet path through the earth. It lies 3.4 miles south-southwest of Potomac Falls, VA (from Potomac Falls, VA: bearing 206°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west-northwest of Reston. The horizon remains grounded by the vast, open plains that define the local geography, miles from any saline influence. Residents often walk the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, which serves as a primary artery for movement and recreation. On clear days, the distant Blue Ridge Mountains appear as a faint, violet smudge against the western sky. Horsepen Pond remains a serene point of stillness just a short distance from the primary corridors of daily life.

Sterling traces its roots to the expansion of rail lines, which transformed the early rural landscape into a center for trade and connection. The local economy has shifted significantly over the decades, moving from agricultural foundations to a robust hub for technology and data infrastructure. Industrial parks now hum with the activity of global enterprises, providing a modern contrast to the older, quieter stretches of land. Many residents contribute to the regional economic engine, balancing the demands of a high-tech sector with the desire for a stable, grounded life. The legacy of the past remains visible in the way the land is utilized, bridging the gap between historical commerce and contemporary innovation.

Sterling reflects a diverse cultural character, shaped by the convergence of families and professionals from across the globe. The Washington and Old Dominion Trail acts as a social connector, where the rhythm of joggers and cyclists creates a steady pulse of human activity. While the area is largely defined by its suburban utility, the influence of the nearby Potomac Heritage Trail offers a deeper connection to the wider regional geography. Notable individuals such as the comedian Patton Oswalt have roots in this vicinity, carrying the local experience into the broader national consciousness. Events held throughout the year celebrate the synthesis of this modern, industrious population and the quiet, enduring nature of the Virginia landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Claude Moore Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 003° N
Washington and Old Dominion Trail (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 203° SW
Battle of Rock Hill Memorial Fire Hydrant (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 190° S
AMC Worldgate 9 (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 175° S
Ox Road Ford Remnants (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 193° S
Andrew Gooden (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 197° S
NextStop Theatre (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 154° SE
Reston Community Players - Rehearsal Hall (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 153° SE
Buoyant Force (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 144° SE
LOOK Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 141° SE
Mosby's Rock (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 189° S
ISLANDS OF THE POTOMAC Wildlife Management Area - Islands of the Potomac Wildlands (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 001° N
Robert E Simon (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 126° SE
1963 Tower (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 126° SE
Mckee Beshers Wma (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 009° N
Pupatella Car (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 135° SE
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 032° NE
Wolf Trap National Park West Lot (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 122° SE
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 094° E
Cowabunga Slide (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 209° SW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 10.3 mi, 103° E · 2,795 acres
Kiln & Custard (Arts Centre) — 10.3 mi, 133° SE
National Firearms Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 159° S
Craft Leesburg (Arts Centre) — 11.5 mi, 312° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 25.2 mi, 310° NW · 110k acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 41.5 mi, 255° W · 197k acres

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