Glenmont Maryland Map

About Glenmont, Maryland

Glenmont is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 17,208. The population density is 2279.1 people per km². Glenmont is located at 39.0579°N, 77.0497°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20906.

Glenmont unfolds as a verdant expanse where suburban quietude meets the subtle grace of rolling terrain. It lies 1.3 miles north-north-east of Wheaton, MD (from Wheaton, MD: bearing 13°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-north-west of Silver Spring. The land here, not dramatically sculpted by peaks or plunging valleys, offers a gentler topography, a series of soft inclines and broad, open fields that are often softened by the hazy light of late afternoon. Mature trees, their branches reaching wide, punctuate the landscape, providing shade and a sense of established permanence, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to carry the secrets of seasons past. These green spaces, interspersed with carefully tended lawns and the occasional patch of wilder growth, suggest a place that values both cultivated order and the enduring presence of nature, a quiet harmony that imbues the very air with a sense of calm. The history of Glenmont is one of gradual settlement and evolving land use, reflecting the broader narrative of Montgomery County’s growth. Once part of larger agricultural estates, its character began to shift as development spread, transforming fields into neighborhoods and farms into the foundations of a residential community. While not a center of heavy industry, Glenmont’s economy is intrinsically linked to the larger metropolitan area it serves, with many residents commuting to jobs in nearby urban hubs, a modern manifestation of the region’s historic connection to commerce and trade. This proximity has fostered a distinct cultural blend, where the echoes of a more rural past can still be perceived in the enduring sense of community and the quiet appreciation for the natural beauty that still defines Glenmont.

About This Glenmont Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenmont, 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 Glenmont and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Glenmont includes the ZIP code (21045), telephone area code (240, 301, 410, 443), 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 Glenmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.