Occoquan Virginia Map

About Occoquan, Virginia

Occoquan is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 910. The population density is 2885.4 people per km². Occoquan is located at 38.6837°N, 77.2603°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22192.

Occoquan lies at the confluence of the Occoquan River and its tributaries, a small Virginia town where the Piedmont's gentle slopes begin to yield to the tidewater's embrace. It lies 1.9 miles north-northwest of Woodbridge, VA (from Woodbridge, VA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 4.2 miles northeast of Dale City. The landscape here is a study in muted colors and soft light, particularly as evening descends, casting a hazy, golden hue over the waters. Ancient trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, line the riverbanks, their leaves whispering secrets to the slow-moving current. The air, often carrying the faint, briny scent of the distant Chesapeake, feels thick and humid in the summer months, a palpable presence that clings to the skin and slows the pace of everyday life. The physical character of Occoquan is one of weathered brick and stone, buildings that seem to have grown organically from the very soil, their foundations rooted deep in the earth. The history of Occoquan is as layered as the sediment in its riverbed, a place that has witnessed the ebb and flow of centuries. Once a bustling milling center, its economy was built on the power of the river, transforming grain into flour that fed a growing nation. This industrial past is still visible in the remnants of old mills and wharves, silent sentinels to a bygone era. Later, Occoquan became known for its pottery, its clay deposits yielding wares that found their way into homes across the region, imbuing the town with a distinct artistic character. Today, while the hum of industry has softened, a vibrant arts and crafts scene flourishes, with galleries and studios breathing new life into historic structures. Travelers still find themselves drawn to Occoquan, not just for its tangible links to the past, but for the quiet, enduring charm that persists, a testament to its resilience and enduring spirit.

About This Occoquan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Occoquan, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.683727, -77.260261. 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 Occoquan and Prince William County.

Detailed location data for Occoquan includes the ZIP code (22125), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Prince William County (Manassas), and school district assignment (Prince William 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 Occoquan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.