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Ashton-Sandy Spring Maryland Map

Explore Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland

How to Use This Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Ashton-Sandy Spring.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Ashton-Sandy Spring
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Montgomery County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.1515
Longitude	-77.0065
Population	5,746
Density	216.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20861
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland

Ashton-Sandy Spring is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,746. The population density is 216.3 people per km². Ashton-Sandy Spring is located at 39.1515°N, 77.0065°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20861.

Ashton-Sandy Spring occupies a serene expanse of the Maryland Piedmont where the earth rises in subtle, rhythmic swells. It lies 3.0 miles north of Cloverly, MD (from Cloverly, MD: bearing 351°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-southwest of Howard. The landscape is defined by its inland position, far removed from the brine of any coast, favoring instead the quiet intimacy of mature woodlands and pastoral fields. Just one mile away, the Patuxent River carves a path through the terrain, serving as a vital artery for the local ecosystem. A short distance further, the waters of Rocky Gorge Reservoir offer a still, reflective presence that anchors the surrounding meadows. On the clearest of days, the faint, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains can be traced against the horizon, thirty-six miles to the west.

Ashton-Sandy Spring maintains a distinct historical identity rooted in its Quaker heritage and the agrarian traditions that once dominated the regional economy. The landscape remains dotted with the remnants of these early efforts, though the modern focus has shifted toward a blend of professional services and residential life. Within the boundaries of Montgomery County, the land is managed with a careful eye toward preserving the quietude of its rural character. Local industries benefit from the proximity to major transit corridors, yet the pace of life remains measured, favoring long-standing businesses over rapid commercial expansion. Agriculture persists in pockets of the vicinity, where the deep, fertile soil continues to support a modest but steady output of regional produce.

Cultural life in Ashton-Sandy Spring is marked by a deep appreciation for its preserved landmarks and the quiet dignity of its historic meeting houses. Residents often gather for seasonal events that honor the traditions of the early settlers, creating a social fabric that values neighborly continuity. The Sandy Spring Museum serves as a focal point for this shared memory, housing artifacts that detail the evolution of the region from its earliest days. While the area is largely defined by its own internal rhythms, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the social reformer Benjamin Hallowell, who contributed significantly to the intellectual life of the region. Visitors and residents alike find beauty in the way the amber light of dusk settles over the fields, casting long, peaceful shadows across the quiet lanes of Ashton-Sandy Spring.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Montgomery County (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 222° SW
Patuxent River Sp (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 022° N
T. Howard Duckett Watershed (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 033° NE
Woodlawn Cultural Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 213° SW
Ednor Soapstone Quarry Cp (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 119° SE
The Beachkraft Studio\gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 274° W
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 196° S
Old Bank Vault Door (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 125° SE
Scott’s Cove at Rocky Gorge Reservoir (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 101° E
Mill Race (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 065° NE
DC Sniper Victims Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 194° S
Clarksville Environmental Area (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 043° NE
Frank Lawrence Towers (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 215° SW
Oscar Osorio (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 215° SW
Abandoned Gaynor Road bridge (Historic Ruins) — 7.9 mi, 217° SW
AMC Wheaton Mall 9 (Cinema) — 8.4 mi, 197° S
F. Scott Fitzgerald (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 237° SW
VisArts (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 240° SW
Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13 (Cinema) — 9.0 mi, 239° SW
Silver Spring Stage Theater (Theatre) — 9.0 mi, 182° S
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 9.0 mi, 246° SW
Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 205° SW
Red Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 203° SW
Howard County Center of African American Culture (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 059° NE
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.0 mi, 121° SE · 26k acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 15.0 mi, 210° SW · 2,795 acres

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