Burtonsville Maryland Map

About Burtonsville, Maryland

Burtonsville is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 10,203. The population density is 495.8 people per km². Burtonsville is located at 39.1112°N, 76.9325°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20868.

Burtonsville unfurls across rolling terrain, a tapestry of suburban development interwoven with pockets of older farmland that still whisper of a gentler time. It lies 2.8 miles north-north-east of Fairland, MD (from Fairland, MD: bearing 29°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-east of Silver Spring. The land here, a verdant quilt under the Mid-Atlantic sky, slopes subtly towards unseen tributaries, carrying the scent of damp earth and cut grass, particularly after a summer shower. Mature trees, a mix of oak and maple, line the residential streets, their branches forming leafy canopies that filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on the sidewalks below, lending a dappled, intimate feel to the neighborhood. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, often carries a quiet hum, a blend of distant traffic and the chirping cadence of unseen birds, a testament to the life that thrives amidst the human-built environment. This corner of Montgomery County, Maryland, has a history rooted in agriculture, with farms once dominating the landscape that is now largely residential and commercial. The economic pulse of Burtonsville beats with a diverse rhythm, a reflection of its proximity to larger employment centers, yet it retains a local character fueled by a collection of small businesses and community-focused enterprises. The historic heart of Burtonsville, though spread and diffused by decades of growth, can still be felt in the older brick buildings and the enduring presence of family-run shops that have served generations. It's a place where the legacy of the land meets the practical needs of modern living, creating a unique blend that defines Burtonsville's present.

About This Burtonsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burtonsville, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.111219, -76.932475. 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 Burtonsville and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Burtonsville includes the ZIP code (20866), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Montgomery 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 Burtonsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.