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Colesville Maryland Map

Explore Colesville, 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 Colesville, Maryland

How to Use This Colesville, Maryland Map

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

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.

CityColesville
StateMaryland (MD)
CountyMontgomery County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude39.075664
Longitude-77.001921
Population15,421
Density1164.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code20904
Area Code410, 443
County SeatRockville
School DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools

About Colesville, Maryland

Colesville is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 15,421. The population density is 1164.0 people per km². Colesville is located at 39.0757°N, 77.0019°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20904.

Colesville reveals itself through a landscape of quiet, undulating terrain that feels distinctly removed from the frantic pace of the wider world. It lies 2.3 miles south of Cloverly, MD (from Cloverly, MD: bearing 186°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-northeast of Silver Spring. The land here is defined by a deep, inland stillness where the air often holds the crisp weight of the changing seasons. Only a mile away, the Northwest Branch Anacostia River carves a narrow, winding path through the woods, providing a cool sanctuary for local wildlife. Residents often find solace in the green expanse of Colesville Manor Np, which serves as a central point of quietude for those who walk its paths. On the distant horizon, the faint, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains reminds the observer of the grander tectonic shifts that shaped this region long ago.

Colesville emerged from a legacy of agricultural roots that gradually gave way to the steady, methodical expansion of the suburban era. The local economy is currently anchored by a blend of professional services and suburban commerce, reflecting the industrious spirit of those who commute toward the nearby urban centers. While the industrial footprint remains modest, the daily rhythm is sustained by small businesses and academic pursuits that keep the local infrastructure vibrant. History here is not found in grand monuments, but in the persistent, quiet growth of neighborhoods that have slowly replaced the old farmland. This steady development has fostered a stable environment where the focus remains on personal advancement and the maintenance of a comfortable, private life.

Colesville hosts a cultural character defined by an unassuming blend of intellectual curiosity and neighborly reserve. The area is marked by a sense of calm that persists even during the busier hours of the morning, when the light filters through the trees with a soft, pale clarity. Notable for its proximity to educational pursuits, the locality serves as a quiet base for many who engage with the broader intellectual life of the region. While the landscape is largely residential, the nearby White Horse Trail offers a measured way for individuals to engage with the natural environment at their own pace. Perhaps the most authentic reflection of the local spirit is the way residents gather for small, community-led events that celebrate the simple passage of time rather than public spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Cannon Road Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 122° SE
  • Sherwood Forest Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 276° W
  • Northwest Branch Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 330° NW
  • Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 296° NW
  • Stonecrest Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 102° E
  • The Only Time is Now (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 237° SW
  • DC Sniper Victims Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 236° SW
  • Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 279° W
  • Silver Spring Stage Theater (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 188° S
  • AMC Wheaton Mall 9 (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 224° SW
  • Big Rock (Viewpoint) — 4.0 mi, 175° S
  • Frank Lawrence Towers (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 257° W
  • Oscar Osorio (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 257° W
  • Wheaton Arts Parade (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 227° SW
  • Compass Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 228° SW
  • Red Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 229° SW
  • Abandoned Gaynor Road bridge (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 257° W
  • Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 215° SW
  • Good Knight Castle Children's Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 120° SE
  • Regal Majestic 20 (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 193° S
  • Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 194° S
  • Old Ice House (Historic Ruins) — 6.1 mi, 214° SW
  • The loft (Arts Centre) — 7.0 mi, 184° S
  • Rhizome (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 186° S
  • Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.2 mi, 093° E · 26k acres
  • George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 11.1 mi, 221° SW · 2,795 acres

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About This Colesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colesville, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.075664, -77.001921. 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 Colesville includes the ZIP code (20904), telephone area code (410, 443), 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.