Mason Neck Virginia Map

About Mason Neck, Virginia

Mason Neck is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,039. The population density is 57.4 people per km². Mason Neck is located at 38.6556°N, 77.1819°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22079.

Mason Neck unfolds as a verdant expanse, a testament to the preserved wildness that defines its character. It lies 3.7 miles east of Woodbridge, VA (from Woodbridge, VA: bearing 93°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Dale City. The land here is a generous spread of woodland and open fields, bisected by the slow, deliberate flow of Kanes Creek, its waters reflecting the shifting moods of the sky. The terrain offers a gentle undulation, not the sharp rise of mountains but the soft swell of land that feels ancient and settled. Doncaster State Forest edges the northern reaches, a dense, shadowed world of mature trees where sunlight filters down in scattered, ethereal shafts. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a palpable presence that grounds the senses. This protected land, Mason Neck State Park, is a sanctuary woven from a rich history, a place where the echoes of Virginia's colonial past and the more recent pursuit of conservation converge. Once part of larger agricultural estates, the land now serves a dual purpose: safeguarding natural habitats and offering a quiet retreat from the surrounding, ever-developing Potomac corridor. The local economy, while not overtly industrial, is subtly shaped by its proximity to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, drawing visitors and supporting service industries that cater to those seeking respite in nature. The Burnt Pine Trail, a named artery within the park, invites exploration, leading wanderers through the very heart of this enduring landscape, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling world beyond its borders.

About This Mason Neck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mason Neck, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.6556, -77.1819. 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 Mason Neck and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Mason Neck includes the ZIP code (22079), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax 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 Mason Neck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.