Cabin John Maryland Map

About Cabin John, Maryland

Cabin John is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,179. The population density is 663.4 people per km². Cabin John is located at 38.9754°N, 77.1580°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20818.

Cabin John unfolds as a verdant stretch where the Potomac River's breath, cool and damp, mingles with the more settled air of Montgomery County. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of McLean, VA (from McLean, VA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-west of Washington. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, a soft descent towards the water, cloaked in a dense, mature forest that whispers with the rustle of unseen creatures and the sigh of wind through ancient oaks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting, ethereal shafts, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and the dark, fertile earth that smells of decay and new growth. The character of Cabin John is one of quietude, a place where the sounds of the natural world often hold sway over the distant hum of human endeavor. The history of Cabin John is deeply entwined with the grandeur of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, a waterway that once pulsed with the lifeblood of commerce, its towpath now a ribbon of green for walkers and cyclists. This legacy of transport and industry has softened into a more bucolic existence, where the local economy finds its footing in the proximity to larger urban centers and the quiet appeal of its wooded landscape. While no grand universities or famous figures claim exclusive ownership, Cabin John possesses a distinctive character, one of a community that values its natural setting and the slower pace it affords, a place where the evening light often lingers, painting the trees in hues of amber and rose before surrendering to the deep indigo of night.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cabin John, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cabin John and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Cabin John includes the ZIP code (20818), 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 Cabin John is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.