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Wolf Trap Virginia Map

Explore Wolf Trap, 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 Wolf Trap, Virginia

How to Use This Wolf Trap, Virginia Map

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

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

Latitude	38.937348
Longitude	-77.282859
Population	16,496
Density	651.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	22182, 24592, 22181
Area Code	276, 703, 571
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Wolf Trap, Virginia

Wolf Trap is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 16,496. The population density is 651.2 people per km². Wolf Trap is located at 38.9373°N, 77.2829°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22182, 24592, 22181.

Wolf Trap resides in a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of Difficult Run, which carves a quiet path through the local woods. It lies 2.9 miles north-northwest of Vienna, VA (from Vienna, VA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 3.6 miles southeast of Reston. The terrain here unfolds in subtle, undulating ridges that rise toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the western horizon. Residents often walk the Gold Mine Trail, where the earth holds the memory of older, harder labor beneath the canopy. Nearby, the quiet surface of Wolf Trap Farm Pond reflects the changing sky, offering a still point amidst the surrounding greenery. Meadowlark Gardens Regional Park provides a managed intersection of flora, where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp soil and seasonal bloom.

Wolf Trap carries the weight of a long regional history, transitioning from agrarian roots into the modern pulse of the technology corridor. The local economy now functions as a vital engine, drawing strength from professional expertise and the proximity of major administrative centers. While the landscape once favored the cultivation of tobacco and the rhythms of the farm, today the focus has shifted toward high-density commerce and specialized service industries. This evolution has transformed the character of the land, replacing old fences with the infrastructure of a fast-moving, interconnected society. Despite these changes, the area maintains a sense of industrious purpose, blending the echoes of the past with the demands of a contemporary workforce.

Cultural life in Wolf Trap finds its most profound expression in the arts, serving as a gathering place for those who value performance under the open sky. The presence of the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts anchors the social calendar, drawing audiences to witness world-class talent in a setting that softens the edges of a busy life. Notable figures, such as the late Catherine Filene Shouse, left an indelible mark by fostering this dedication to culture and preservation. Public gatherings often center on the amphitheater, where the transition from daylight to dusk brings a specific, quiet clarity to the music. Even as the region grows, the spirit of the place remains tied to these shared experiences, grounding the neighborhood in a tradition of performance and public engagement.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Difficult Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 244° SW
Washington and Old Dominion Trail (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 207° SW
Wolf Trap National Park West Lot (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 082° E
Hawk Ridge Rec Area (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 272° W
Wilder Point Tot Lot (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 263° W
Freeman House Historic Site (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 158° S
Kiln & Custard (Arts Centre) — 2.6 mi, 159° S
ShowPlace ICON Theatre (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 109° E
Pupatella Car (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 288° W
Dennis Crook Memorial Bench (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 306° NW
Selfie Wrld (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 111° E
1964 Tower (Viewpoint) — 3.7 mi, 304° NW
Reston Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 305° NW
ART studio/gallery (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 304° NW
Robert E Simon (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 305° NW
Capital One Hall (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 102° E
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 4.0 mi, 060° NE · 2,795 acres
US Arts Center Vienna (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 131° SE
Mather Gorge marker (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 026° NE
LOOK Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 290° W
Dallas L Peck Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 279° W
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 034° NE
Meridian High School Stadium (Stadium) — 5.6 mi, 118° SE
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.5 mi, 162° S · 2,944 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.2 mi, 073° E · 26k acres

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