Cedar Heights Maryland Map

About Cedar Heights, Maryland

Cedar Heights is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Cedar Heights is located at 39.2532°N, 77.2294°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20743.

Cedar Heights unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where the dense, verdant woods begin to thin and give way to open fields. It lies 2.9 miles east-north-east of Clarksburg, MD (from Clarksburg, MD: bearing 70°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north of Montgomery. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the plentiful rainfall that nourishes the region. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often falls in slanted shafts, illuminating the undergrowth with a golden hue. The land itself seems to hold its breath, a quiet expanse punctuated by the rustle of unseen creatures and the distant murmur of traffic, a gentle reminder of the world beyond Cedar Heights. The history of Cedar Heights is deeply intertwined with the agricultural past of Montgomery County, a legacy still evident in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring presence of open land. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile soil, the local economy has since diversified, incorporating a blend of residential development that caters to commuters and a growing number of small businesses that serve the immediate needs of its residents. While no singular grand monument defines Cedar Heights, its character is forged in the quiet resilience of its community and the enduring beauty of its natural setting, a place where the modern world gently touches the enduring rhythms of the land.

About This Cedar Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedar Heights, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.253161, -77.229428. 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 Cedar Heights and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Cedar Heights includes the ZIP code (20872), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Prince George's 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 Cedar Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.