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Layhill Maryland Map

Explore Layhill, 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 Layhill, Maryland

How to Use This Layhill, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.09233
Longitude	-77.044422
Population	5,764
Density	1400.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20906
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Layhill, Maryland

Layhill is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,764. The population density is 1400.6 people per km². Layhill is located at 39.0923°N, 77.0444°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20906.

Layhill occupies a quiet expanse of the Maryland Piedmont where the earth holds a steady, grounded stillness. It lies 1.8 miles east-northeast of Aspen Hill, MD (from Aspen Hill, MD: bearing 60°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north of Silver Spring. Bel Pre Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the landscape, acting as a vital artery that collects the seasonal runoff from the surrounding woodlands. The terrain unfolds in modest rises and depressions, far removed from the volatile energy of the coast. To the west, the distant Blue Ridge Mountains appear as a faint, jagged silhouette against the evening sky, grounding the horizon in a permanent, hazy blue. Residents often find solace in the nearby Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4, where the trees lean close over the paths and offer a reprieve from the pace of suburban life.

Layhill reflects the broader evolution of the region, transitioning from early agricultural roots into a settled landscape defined by its professional workforce. The local economy relies heavily on its proximity to major centers of commerce and federal employment, which draw a steady stream of commuters each morning. While the fields once favored tobacco and grain, the modern character of Layhill is marked by the steady hum of industry and the development of suburban infrastructure. Small businesses and neighborhood services sustain the daily needs of the residents, maintaining a functionality that prioritizes efficiency and convenience. The historical imprint remains subtle, visible in the way older roads follow the contours of the land rather than the rigid lines of modern planning.

Cultural life in Layhill is defined by a quiet, deliberate pace that values privacy and the rhythm of the changing seasons. The community gathers in shared spaces or visits the banks of the Rocky Gorge Reservoir, where the water captures the pale, shifting light of the afternoon sun. While the area does not claim the fame of major urban centers, it serves as a reliable anchor for families who appreciate the balance between accessibility and seclusion. No world-renowned figures claim these specific streets as their primary residence, allowing the personality of the place to remain defined by the people who live and work here daily. The atmosphere remains understated, favoring the sound of wind through the brush over the clamor of public spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 177° S
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 192° S
Montgomery County (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 210° SW
Northwest Branch Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 184° S
Norwood Village Neighborhood Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 012° N
Sherwood Forest Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 134° SE
The Only Time is Now (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 168° S
DC Sniper Victims Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 171° S
Frank Lawrence Towers (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 227° SW
Oscar Osorio (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 228° SW
Abandoned Gaynor Road bridge (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 230° SW
AMC Wheaton Mall 9 (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 186° S
The Beachkraft Studio\gallery (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 344° N
Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 204° SW
Red Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 199° S
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 233° SW
Silver Spring Stage Theater (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 160° S
Concert Hall (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 217° SW
Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 187° S
F. Scott Fitzgerald (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 263° W
Big Rock (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 153° SE
VisArts (Arts Centre) — 5.8 mi, 266° W
Old Ice House (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 190° S
Village Edu (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.8 mi, 198° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 10.4 mi, 211° SW · 2,795 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.6 mi, 098° E · 26k acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.8 mi, 191° S · 2,944 acres

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