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Damascus Maryland Map

Explore Damascus, 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 Damascus, Maryland

How to Use This Damascus, Maryland Map

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

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	Damascus
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Montgomery County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.270995
Longitude	-77.196834
Population	17,224
Density	466.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20872
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Damascus, Maryland

Damascus is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 17,224. The population density is 466.9 people per km². Damascus is located at 39.2710°N, 77.1968°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20872.

Damascus rests upon a high, inland plateau where the air grows thin and crisp against the skin during the transition of the seasons. It lies 5.2 miles east-southeast of Green Valley, MD (from Green Valley, MD: bearing 106°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-northeast of Montgomery. The Magruder Branch carves a quiet, persistent path through the local terrain, offering a steady rhythm to the land that residents have observed for generations. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains rise against the horizon like a jagged, violet hemline stitched into the sky. Travelers might find a moment of stillness at Saint Clair Farm Pond, where the water mirrors the shifting gray clouds of an approaching afternoon. Damascus Neighborhood Park provides an open expanse of greenery where the light at dusk settles in long, golden fingers across the grass.

Damascus grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the strategic value of its elevation. The local economy evolved from humble agricultural roots into a modern blend of service-oriented work and small-scale commerce that supports the daily needs of the residents. While the pace of life here remains measured, the influence of regional industries remains evident in the way the local infrastructure accommodates both the commuter and the artisan. Shops and businesses maintain a modest footprint, favoring a grounded approach to development that honors the historical character of the surroundings. Damascus retains a sense of self-reliance, with a professional landscape defined by those who value the quietude of a woodland-adjacent life over the frantic density of the urban centers to the south.

Cultural life in Damascus finds its expression in the communal gatherings that mark the passage of time and the shared heritage of the people. The Damascus Neighborhood Park acts as a focal point for these local events, drawing families together under the canopy of trees when the weather turns mild. Residents often speak of the town's distinct identity, which is shaped by a history of resilience and a commitment to preserving the integrity of the landscape. Though few globally recognized figures claim these roads as their primary origin, the character of the place is built by the quiet dedication of those who live and work here daily. Life in Damascus moves with a deliberate grace, echoing the slow, steady flow of the nearby streams and the enduring presence of the hills that frame the world beyond the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Montgomery County (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 091° E
County Land (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 322° NW
Board of Education (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 316° NW
Wildcat Branch Svu (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 209° SW
Little Seneca Greenway Svp (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 236° SW
Beall Homestead (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 281° W
Patuxent River Sp (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 085° E
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 258° W
Earl's Picnic Spot (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 273° W
Lost City Art (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 238° SW
Parr's Spring Marker (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 015° N
We Art Fun (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 211° SW
Dr. Gordon W. Bowie Music Pavilion (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 184° S
Mount Airy Museum (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 017° N
Strider Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.2 mi, 201° S
Clopper Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 8.6 mi, 201° S
Fire Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 180° S
Historic Cupola (Public Artwork) — 9.1 mi, 199° S
East View (Viewpoint) — 10.3 mi, 266° W
The Beachkraft Studio\gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 139° SE
AMC Rio Cinemas 18 (Cinema) — 10.7 mi, 180° S
Jug Bridge East Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 12.6 mi, 314° NW
VisArts (Arts Centre) — 13.0 mi, 169° S
Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13 (Cinema) — 13.2 mi, 169° S
F. Scott Fitzgerald (Attraction) — 13.3 mi, 168° S
Patapsco Valley Sp (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 065° NE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 20.8 mi, 183° S · 2,795 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.1 mi, 125° SE · 26k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 25.3 mi, 293° NW · 110k acres

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