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Germantown Maryland Map

Explore Germantown, 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 Germantown, Maryland

How to Use This Germantown, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.174252
Longitude	-77.263754
Population	91,249
Density	2068.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20874, 21128, 21811, 20876
Area Code	410, 443, 301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Germantown, Maryland

Germantown is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 91,249. The population density is 2068.4 people per km². Germantown is located at 39.1743°N, 77.2638°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20874, 21128, 21811.

Germantown unfolds across a landscape of gentle, verdant slopes that define the character of the Maryland Piedmont. It lies 2.1 miles northwest of Montgomery, MD (from Montgomery, MD: bearing 307°T), and is situated 4.3 miles west-northwest of Gaithersburg. The terrain rises and falls with a quiet grace, offering a view of the distant Blue Ridge Mountains that sharpen into silhouettes against the twilight sky when the air turns crisp and clear. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of the Germantown Square Up, a local park that serves as a verdant anchor amidst the suburban growth. Nearby, the quiet progress of Gunners Branch cuts a slender path through the earth, while the still waters of Lake Churchill provide a reflective mirror for the changing seasons, grounding the locality in the steady, rhythmic pulse of the inland woods and fields.

Germantown emerged from a collection of small agrarian settlements where German immigrants once sought a quiet life on the fertile soil of the region. These early pioneers cleared the brush and established homesteads, transforming the wild expanse into a patchwork of productive farms that provided the foundation for the prosperity that followed. Over the decades, the character of the land shifted as the modest crossroads evolved into a more complex network of residential neighborhoods and commercial thoroughfares. The spirit of those original families persists in the way the land is organized, a subtle inheritance that honors the labor of those who first broke the ground and recognized the potential for a lasting home in this interior space.

Modern Germantown maintains a robust economic life sustained by a diverse array of industries, including technology, biotechnology, and professional services that draw talent from across the corridor. The infrastructure is built to support a brisk daily tempo, with convenient transit connections and well-maintained roadways that facilitate the movement of goods and people alike. Educational opportunities flourish here as well, with the presence of Montgomery College offering a vital center for academic advancement and vocational training for the workforce. This institutional strength ensures that Germantown remains a place of continuous development, where the ambitions of the present are built upon the solid, functional framework of a well-planned environment.

Cultural life in Germantown is marked by an appreciation for community gatherings and the shared energy of local events that bring the populace together throughout the year. While the professional sports landscape is dominated by the major franchises of the nearby metropolitan hub, the local enthusiasm for athletics remains vibrant, supported by numerous fields and facilities that host competitive play. Landmarks such as the BlackRock Center for the Arts serve as beacons for the creative spirit, hosting performances and exhibitions that enliven the public imagination. The atmosphere is one of focused industry balanced by the comfort of suburban life, where the simple pleasure of an afternoon spent in a park or an evening at a festival creates a distinct sense of belonging that defines the identity of Germantown.

Nearby Outdoor Places

We Art Fun (Arts Centre) — 0.5 mi, 347° N
Montgomery County (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 195° S
Waring Station Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 117° SE
Strider Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 157° SE
Gunners Village Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 131° SE
Clopper Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 1.5 mi, 159° S
Hoyles Mill Cp (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 267° W
Historic Cupola (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 163° S
Dr. Gordon W. Bowie Music Pavilion (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 099° E
PEPCO Community Stage (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 124° SE
Lost City Art (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 344° N
Inspiration Park (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 162° S
Fire Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 122° SE
Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 127° SE
The Cliff Bland Recreation Area (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 200° S
AMC Rio Cinemas 18 (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 139° SE
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 214° SW
Seneca Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 211° SW
VisArts (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 135° SE
Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13 (Cinema) — 8.7 mi, 136° SE
Overlook rock, lower (Viewpoint) — 8.8 mi, 204° SW
F. Scott Fitzgerald (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 135° SE
The Beachkraft Studio\gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 097° E
Patuxent River Sp (State Park) — 11.0 mi, 050° NE
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 12.5 mi, 172° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 14.3 mi, 170° S · 2,795 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.3 mi, 107° E · 26k acres

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