Explore Clarksburg, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg.
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 | Clarksburg |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.222893 |
| Longitude | -77.266079 |
| Population | 29,051 |
| Density | 1162.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 20871, 20841 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| County Seat | Rockville |
| School District | Montgomery County Public Schools |
Clarksburg occupies a quiet stretch of land where the elevation shifts with the rhythm of the Piedmont plateau. It lies 4.5 miles north of Germantown, MD (from Germantown, MD: bearing 355°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-northwest of Montgomery. The character of Clarksburg is defined by its inland position, standing firmly forty-one miles from any coastline. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a grounded, permanent boundary against the evening sky. Local waters are modest and persistent, with Soper Branch carving a path through the woodland just one mile away. A few miles further, the waters of Little Seneca Lake offer a still, reflective presence that draws the eye toward the horizon.
Clarksburg evolved from a simple crossroads into a modern center of enterprise and residential growth. The economy has transitioned from its early agricultural foundations into a diverse landscape of professional services and retail hubs that support the daily needs of the region. Local industries now thrive where fields once dictated the seasonal pace of life, creating a stable environment for those who work in the nearby corridors of commerce. The history of the land remains visible in the thoughtful way the modern architecture respects the surrounding open spaces. This ongoing development ensures that Clarksburg maintains a balance between the necessity of modern industry and the quiet, enduring nature of the local terrain.
Clarksburg fosters a distinct sense of place through its public spaces and the shared experiences of its residents. The Clarksburg Triangle Urban Park serves as a focal point for the neighborhood, providing a green refuge where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the clouds. Every autumn, the air takes on a crisp, cooling quality that marks the transition of the seasons, turning the foliage into a display of deep amber and burnt orange. While many notable figures have passed through the broader region, the identity of the place is built primarily by the families and professionals who contribute to its everyday vitality. The community maintains a steady, deliberate rhythm, favoring the quiet satisfaction of a well-tended garden or a morning walk through the local park.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clarksburg, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.222893, -77.266079. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Clarksburg includes the ZIP code (20871, 20841), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Montgomery County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |