Waterford Virginia Map

About Waterford, Virginia

Waterford is a locality in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 220. The population density is 388.7 people per km². Waterford is located at 39.1868°N, 77.6100°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20197.

Waterford rests in a gentle hollow, a place where the Loudoun Valley breathes a quiet, settled air under the wide Virginia sky. It lies 5.5 miles north-northwest of Leesburg, VA (from Leesburg, VA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 9.8 miles northwest of Lansdowne. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a landscape of undulating fields that give way to the darker, denser forests climbing the nearer slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, their peaks often softened by a haze that lends them an almost ethereal quality. Stone fences, weathered to the color of old bone, crisscross the meadows, marking boundaries established long before the asphalt roads arrived, and the air often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil, especially after a rain, a smell that clings to the very fiber of the place. The creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley floor, reflecting the shifting moods of the sky, its banks fringed with the tenacious green of willows and sycamores. This corner of Loudoun County, Virginia, holds the quiet dignity of a place that has seen generations pass, its history woven into the very stones of its old buildings. Waterford’s origins trace back to Quaker settlers who sought refuge and a place to build a life, their legacy evident in the preserved Meeting House and the tightly clustered vernacular architecture that speaks of practicality and community. The local economy, once anchored by agriculture and the milling of grain, now finds its footing in a blend of artisanal crafts, small businesses that cater to a discerning clientele, and the quiet hum of residents who commute to the broader economic centers of Northern Virginia, their presence adding a subtle, modern pulse to the enduring character of Waterford. The annual Waterford Fair, a beloved tradition, draws visitors from across the region, a vibrant celebration of local artistry and heritage that temporarily infuses the quiet streets with a convivial energy, a reminder of the enduring spirit that defines this distinctive locale.

About This Waterford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterford, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.18677, -77.60999. 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 Waterford and Loudoun County.

Detailed location data for Waterford includes the ZIP code (20197), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Loudoun County (Leesburg), and school district assignment (Loudoun 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 Waterford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.