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Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) is located approximately 35 miles south of Washington, DC. MCBQ consists of approximately 59,000 acres and lies within southern Prince William, northern Stafford, and eastern Fauquier counties. MCBQ is bounded to the north by Cedar Run and Virginia State Route 646; to the east by the Potomac River; to the south by Tank Creek, Aquia Creek, and Virginia State Route 610; and to the west by Dorrels Run and Virginia State Route 612. MCBQ is divided into two sections, the Mainside located east of Interstate Route 95 and the Guadalcanal (Guad) Area located west of Interstate Route 95.
