Baileys Crossroads Virginia Map

About Baileys Crossroads, Virginia

Baileys Crossroads is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 23,643. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Baileys Crossroads is located at 38.8504°N, 77.1297°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22041.

Baileys Crossroads sits at a confluence of pathways, a place where the gentle rise of the Piedmont begins to meet the more expansive plains leading toward the Chesapeake. It lies 3.7 miles southwest of Arlington, VA (from Arlington, VA: bearing 222°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-southwest of Washington. The land here, a subtle mosaic of greens and grays under the shifting Virginia sky, is characterized by a network of small creeks and ravines that feed into larger tributaries, their courses hinting at the ancient waterways that shaped this region. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a particular warmth, a humid breath drawn from the distant tidewater, and the low sun often casts long, softened shadows across the suburban sprawl. This geographic position, central yet not entirely dominant, has always lent Baileys Crossroads a character of being a passage, a place of coming and going. The history of Baileys Crossroads is a narrative woven from the threads of colonial settlement and the persistent pull of commerce. Its origins are tied to the crossroads themselves, a vital point for travelers and traders journeying between the growing settlements of Northern Virginia and beyond. Over time, this strategic location fostered a local economy that initially relied on agriculture, with farms dotting the landscape, producing crops suited to the Piedmont soil. As the 20th century unfolded, Baileys Crossroads transformed, its agricultural roots giving way to a more diversified economic base, reflecting the burgeoning development of the broader Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The hum of traffic on major arteries now signifies its ongoing role as a hub for retail, services, and a growing number of businesses, each contributing to the area's dynamic character. The cultural character of Baileys Crossroads is one of pragmatic adaptation and a subtle, enduring connection to its Virginia heritage. While modern development has reshaped much of the physical landscape, a certain Old Dominion courtesy often surfaces in the interactions of its residents. Among the more notable landmarks, the iconic landmark that has long defined the crossroads is the former landmark itself, a testament to a bygone era of roadside Americana, now a point of nostalgic recognition. Local events, though often reflecting the broader regional calendar, foster a sense of community among the diverse population that calls Baileys Crossroads home. While no singular, globally recognized figure is solely identified with Baileys Crossroads, its residents have contributed to the rich cultural and economic fabric of the surrounding region, embodying the quiet industriousness that defines so much of this part of the Commonwealth.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baileys Crossroads, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.85039, -77.129702. 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 Baileys Crossroads and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Baileys Crossroads includes the ZIP code (22041), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), 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 Baileys Crossroads is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.