Explore Glenmont, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Glenmont, 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 Glenmont.
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 | Glenmont |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.070413 |
| Longitude | -77.046628 |
| Population | 16,710 |
| Density | 2304.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 21045, 20906 |
| Area Code | 240, 301, 410, 443 |
| County Seat | Rockville |
| School District | Montgomery County Public Schools |
Glenmont anchors itself firmly upon the undulating terrain of the Maryland Piedmont, where the land rises in quiet, rhythmic swells toward the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 1.3 miles north-northeast of Wheaton, MD (from Wheaton, MD: bearing 13°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-northwest of Silver Spring. The earth here holds a damp, mineral weight, particularly when the morning mist settles over the banks of Lutes Run, which traces its path through the woods just a mile from the center. Residents often find solace in the Glenmont Greenway Up, a local patch of protected canopy that preserves the quietude of the native forest floor. Far to the west, the air carries a crispness that suggests the elevation of the interior, keeping the atmosphere distinct from any lowland humidity. When the sun dips low, the light catches on the gray bark of hardwoods, illuminating the subtle slopes that define the local topography.
Glenmont emerged as a crossroads of commerce, evolving from its early agrarian roots into a vital residential corridor for those serving the broader metropolitan landscape. The local economy relies heavily on the steady pulse of professional services and the administrative sectors that sustain the region's infrastructure. Small businesses and neighborhood storefronts provide the steady fiber of daily trade, anchoring the community against the shifting tides of larger economic trends. While the area has shed much of its original farmland, the legacy of hard labor remains evident in the sturdy construction of its older dwellings. Prosperity here is measured by the consistent flow of commuters and the quiet maintenance of a stable, industrious life. The rhythm of the workweek dictates the movement of the people, turning the streets into a predictable, orderly display of modern suburban diligence.
Glenmont maintains a modest cultural temperament, favoring the privacy of its tree-lined streets over the clamor of grand monuments. Notable landmarks are few, yet the presence of the Glenmont Greenway Up serves as a central gathering point for those who cherish the preservation of local green space. The culture is shaped by a diverse population that brings varied perspectives to the neighborhood, resulting in a quiet, multifaceted character that avoids ostentation. Life moves at a measured pace, punctuated by seasonal shifts that alter the appearance of the woods and the intensity of the light. While the proximity to the White Horse Trail offers a path for those seeking exercise or reflection, the true spirit of the place is found in the simple, unadorned interaction of neighbors. Visitors and residents alike recognize that Glenmont values the integrity of its own quiet existence above all else.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenmont, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.070413, -77.046628. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Glenmont includes the ZIP code (21045, 20906), telephone area code (240, 301, 410, 443), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Montgomery County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |