Darnestown Maryland Map

About Darnestown, Maryland

Darnestown is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,051. The population density is 161.1 people per km². Darnestown is located at 39.1034°N, 77.2908°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20878.

Darnestown sits in a landscape of gently rolling terrain, a place where the clearings of farms meet the hushed depths of mature woodlands. It lies 4.5 miles south-west of Montgomery, MD (from Montgomery, MD: bearing 217°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-south-west of Germantown. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun angles low, carries a scent of damp earth and sun-warmed pine needles, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of the older buildings. Fields, often bordered by ancient stone walls, stretch towards the horizon, their contours softened by the pervasive, soft light that characterizes this part of Montgomery County. The land itself feels settled, not dramatically shaped by grand geological forces, but rather patiently sculpted by seasons and the slow work of water and wind. This locality, with roots reaching back to colonial times, has long been a place of agricultural endeavor, its fertile soils yielding crops and supporting livestock. The legacy of those early settlers is still visible in the enduring architecture and the enduring agricultural traditions that persist even as suburban development has reached its borders. The local economy, once primarily agrarian, now reflects a blend of that heritage and the broader economic currents of the region, with many residents commuting to nearby centers of commerce and innovation. Yet, Darnestown retains a distinct character, a sense of continuity fostered by its historic crossroads and the preservation of its more significant landmarks, offering a quiet counterpoint to the faster pace of modern life.

About This Darnestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Darnestown, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.103441, -77.290817. 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 Darnestown and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Darnestown includes the ZIP code (20878), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Montgomery 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 Darnestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.