Dickerson Maryland Map

About Dickerson, Maryland

Dickerson is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Dickerson is located at 39.2201°N, 77.4242°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20842.

Dickerson unfolds along the Potomac River's gentle curve, a place where the land exhales a quiet resilience. It lies 7.9 miles west of Clarksburg, MD (from Clarksburg, MD: bearing 261°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-north-west of Germantown. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle fields of varying green, punctuated by stands of mature oak and hickory trees that cast long, dappled shadows as the sun begins its descent. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin and whispers of a life lived in closer communion with the natural world. This stretch of Montgomery County holds echoes of its agricultural past, a legacy still visible in the broad expanses of farmland that define Dickerson's character, though the landscape has also been shaped by the hum of energy production, a vital artery for the broader region. The Potomac River itself, a constant, murmuring presence, has long been a silent witness to the lives that have unfolded here, from early settlements to the present day, its waters reflecting the sky in a perpetual, shifting mirror. The rhythm of Dickerson is one of measured progression, a quiet unfolding that allows for contemplation of the land and the enduring spirit of those who call it home.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dickerson, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Dickerson and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Dickerson includes the ZIP code (20842), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment. 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 Dickerson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.