Dahlgren Virginia Map

About Dahlgren, Virginia

Dahlgren is a locality in King George County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,350. The population density is 493.2 people per km². Dahlgren is located at 38.3312°N, 77.0511°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22485.

Dahlgren rests on the northern bank of the Potomac River, a broad, tidal expanse that whispers with the ebb and flow of Chesapeake Bay’s distant influence. It lies 20.2 miles southeast of Cherry Hill, VA (from Cherry Hill, VA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-northeast of King George. The landscape here is a gentle, fertile plain, where the rich, dark soil, perpetually moist from the river’s breath, yields a verdant, almost impossibly lush growth. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches thick with the accumulated seasons, cast dappled shadows across the narrow roads, and the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp earth and pine. The river itself, a shimmering ribbon of gray-blue under the often-clouded Virginia sky, dictates the very character of Dahlgren, shaping its shores with the slow, insistent artistry of water. The history of Dahlgren is inextricably linked to the strategic importance of its riverfront position. For generations, this stretch of the Potomac has been a vital artery, first for colonial trade and later for military endeavors. The very name Dahlgren evokes a legacy of innovation and defense, a nod to the naval ordnance that once shaped the destiny of this quiet corner of King George County. Today, while the echoes of cannon fire have long faded, the spirit of industry persists, though its manifestations have shifted. The land, still largely agricultural, supports a more modern economy, with a quiet hum of activity emanating from facilities that continue the tradition of technological advancement, a subtle continuation of Dahlgren’s long-standing role in national defense, all under the watchful, patient gaze of the Old Dominion sky.

About This Dahlgren Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dahlgren, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.331238, -77.051086. 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 Dahlgren and King George County.

Detailed location data for Dahlgren includes the ZIP code (22485), telephone area code (540), county seat of King George County (King George), and school district assignment (King George County Public Schools). 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 Dahlgren is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.