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Bethesda Maryland Map

Explore Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, Maryland

How to Use This Bethesda, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bethesda, 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 Bethesda.

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	Bethesda
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Montgomery County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.987292
Longitude	-77.118612
Population	68,056
Density	1981.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20814, 20892, 20810, 20811, 20813
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 68,056. The population density is 1981.3 people per km². Bethesda is located at 38.9873°N, 77.1186°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20814, 20892, 20810.

Bethesda defines the upper reach of the suburban plateau where the land begins to shed the flat, heavy air of the lowlands for the crisp, rising vitality of the interior. It lies 1.7 miles south of West Bethesda, MD (from West Bethesda, MD: bearing 172°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-northwest of Washington. The terrain here holds a subtle tension, characterized by gentle swells of earth and the quiet persistence of the Willett Branch, which traces a path through the landscape like a silver vein. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy silhouette on the horizon, the immediate environment is defined by dense woodland and the refined, orderly geometry of human development. On quiet afternoons, the light filters through the canopy in long, amber shafts, catching the cool, still waters of the Dalecarlia Reservoir just a short distance away, grounding the neighborhood in a landscape of inland tranquility.

Bethesda emerged from the modest intersection of two historic pathways, evolving from a small crossroads settlement into a permanent fixture of the region’s development. Early life here revolved around the simple necessities of the post and the meeting house, where the slow, deliberate pace of agricultural trade gradually gave way to the encroaching influence of the capital. The history of Bethesda is marked by this steady, rhythmic transformation, as the original colonial footprints were paved over by the ambitions of a growing nation. Each decade has layered upon the last, preserving the echoes of its founding in the older brick facades that remain, even as the scale of the architecture has climbed to meet the demands of a more modern age.

Bethesda functions as a vital engine of innovation, serving as a primary corridor for global health research and professional services that sustain the regional economy. The presence of world-class medical institutions draws a persistent flow of experts and students, anchoring the professional life of Bethesda in a culture of rigorous inquiry and intellectual pursuit. Infrastructure here is designed for precision, with wide, efficient thoroughfares that connect the dense clusters of glass and steel office buildings to the surrounding metropolitan grid. Even as the pace of commerce accelerates, the area maintains a commitment to accessible public spaces, such as the Bethesda Swimming Pool, which provides a necessary, communal pause in the relentless cycle of industry.

Bethesda cultivates a sophisticated cultural identity that balances the intensity of high-level professional life with the simple pleasures of an active, outdoor lifestyle. Residents often gravitate toward the Rock Creek Park Orienteering Course to find a sense of direction amidst the trees, or they seek the sudden, melodic rush of Little Falls when the season brings enough rain to stir the stream. While the town does not host its own professional sports franchises, the collective energy of the population often shifts toward the nearby stadiums of the capital, though a quiet pride remains in local academic and amateur athletic endeavors. Notable figures, from esteemed journalists to scientific pioneers, have long called these streets home, contributing to a social atmosphere that prizes clarity, achievement, and the quiet beauty of a well-ordered life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Whittier Woods Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 240° SW
Imagination Stage (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 081° E
Ayrlawn Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 001° N
Half-Twist (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 077° E
Bethesda Swimming Pool (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 138° SE
KID Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 100° E
Gallery B (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 092° E
Linda Weiner Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 113° SE
Landmark Theatres (Cinema) — 1.3 mi, 107° E
Madonna of the Trail (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 100° E
The Centennial Anchor (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 047° NE
Waverly Street Gallery (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 098° E
Round House Theatre (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 096° E
Village Edu (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.6 mi, 097° E
Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 041° NE
Yellow Barn Gallery (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 217° SW
Crystal Pool (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 218° SW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 2.2 mi, 217° SW · 2,795 acres
Dopamine Land (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 136° SE
Islands Of The Potomac Wma (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 237° SW
Ruins of Worker's Houses for Nearby Quarries (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 282° W
Henry-Duffy Park (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 293° NW
American University Museum at the Katzen (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 153° SE
Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 061° NE
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 024° NE
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 031° NE
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.8 mi, 076° E · 26k acres

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