Hillandale Maryland Map

About Hillandale, Maryland

Hillandale is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,060. The population density is 1001.7 people per km². Hillandale is located at 39.0265°N, 76.9741°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20783.

Hillandale unfolds as a landscape of rolling terrain, where the gentle slopes are softened by a dense canopy of mature trees, hinting at the deep woods that once dominated this region. It lies 3.5 miles south-south-west of Fairland, MD (from Fairland, MD: bearing 194°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-east of Washington. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a summer rain, and the quality of light filtering through the leaves at dusk can lend a hushed, almost reverent atmosphere to the neighborhood streets. Residential areas are interspersed with pockets of green space, small parks that offer a quiet respite, and the occasional glimpse of a meandering stream, its water reflecting the sky in fleeting, broken patterns. The underlying geology, a mix of clay and siltstone, shapes the subtle contours of the land, making for a terrain that feels grounded and enduring. The history of Hillandale is entwined with the broader development of Montgomery County, transitioning from agricultural roots to a more suburban character over the decades. Early land ownership patterns and the establishment of transportation routes, including proximity to major thoroughfares, played a significant role in its growth, drawing families seeking a connection to both nature and accessibility. The local economy, now largely driven by service industries and proximity to the employment hubs of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, reflects this evolution, though remnants of its agricultural past can still be felt in the open spaces and the enduring presence of mature trees. Hillandale itself embodies a particular rhythm of life, one that balances the quietude of residential living with the dynamic pulse of a well-connected suburban locale.

About This Hillandale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hillandale, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.026498, -76.974142. 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 Hillandale and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Hillandale includes the ZIP code (20903), telephone area code (410, 443, 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 Hillandale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.