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Darnestown Maryland Map

Explore Darnestown, 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 Darnestown, Maryland

How to Use This Darnestown, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.088709
Longitude	-77.311779
Population	6,723
Density	158.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20878
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Darnestown, Maryland

Darnestown is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,723. The population density is 158.5 people per km². Darnestown is located at 39.0887°N, 77.3118°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20878.

Darnestown occupies a landscape of quiet, agrarian dignity defined by the gentle rise of fields and deep pockets of woodland. It lies 2.0 miles northwest of North Potomac, MD (from North Potomac, MD: bearing 316°T), and is situated 4.5 miles southwest of Montgomery. The terrain here maintains a steady elevation, feeling far removed from the distant, hazy blue of the Blue Ridge Mountains that line the western horizon. Residents often walk the nearby Paw Paw Passage Trail to find solitude among the trees, while the waters of Hookers Branch trace a slow path through the local soil. The quality of light at dusk settles heavily over the fields, turning the sky a muted, dusty gold that highlights the texture of the earth. Within the boundaries of Darnestown Square Up, the land retains a sense of open space that defies the encroachment of dense development. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Lake Lynette provide a still reflection of the sky, grounding the geography in a soft, constant peace.

Darnestown possesses a history rooted in the slow, methodical labor of the agricultural past that continues to shape the local rhythm. The economy transitioned long ago from traditional farming to a reliance on professional services and residential land use, maintaining a balance between progress and heritage. Many people work in the surrounding centers of commerce, yet they return here to find the stillness of a landscape that values privacy and large, green parcels of land. The industry of the region is now characterized by the steady upkeep of private estates and the quiet operation of small, specialized businesses. Even as the decades have passed, the focus remains on preserving the integrity of the land and the independence of those who reside upon it. This commitment to a measured pace of life ensures that the character of Darnestown persists, unaffected by the frantic speed found elsewhere.

Darnestown reflects a culture of understated tradition, where the community gathers with a sense of shared purpose rather than public spectacle. While the area does not cater to the clamor of famous landmarks, it holds a deep, localized pride in its quiet corners and the preservation of its rural identity. Residents occasionally organize events that celebrate the seasonal changes, marking the passage of the year with simple, sincere interactions. Notable figures such as the renowned author F. Scott Fitzgerald have ties to the wider regional history, lending a literary gravity to the surrounding landscape. The feel of everyday life is defined by the sight of shadows stretching long across the pastures and the sound of wind moving through the canopy. Darnestown remains a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and the promise of a long, undisturbed evening.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Berryville Park Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 251° W
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 299° NW
Blockhouse Pt. Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 175° S
Darnestown Confederate Visit (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 036° NE
The Cliff Bland Recreation Area (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 034° NE
ISLANDS OF THE POTOMAC Wildlife Management Area - Islands of the Potomac Wildlands (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 203° SW
Seneca Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 233° SW
The River of Blood (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 215° SW
Upper Potamac Properties Park (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 200° S
Overlook rock, lower (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 203° SW
Mckee Beshers Wma (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 242° SW
Negro Sunshine (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 123° SE
Hoyles Mill Cp (Local Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 356° N
Clopper Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.5 mi, 035° NE
AMC Rio Cinemas 18 (Cinema) — 6.4 mi, 073° E
PEPCO Community Stage (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 055° NE
We Art Fun (Arts Centre) — 6.9 mi, 021° N
Ovations Theatre (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 072° E
Fire Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 059° NE
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 147° SE
Reston Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 190° S
VisArts (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 091° E
Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13 (Cinema) — 8.7 mi, 092° E
F. Scott Fitzgerald (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 093° E
Henry-Duffy Park (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 128° SE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 9.6 mi, 149° SE · 2,795 acres
Patuxent River Sp (State Park) — 16.6 mi, 069° E
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.8 mi, 093° E · 26k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 25.8 mi, 313° NW · 110k acres

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