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Montgomery Maryland Map

Explore Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, Maryland

How to Use This Montgomery, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.154743
Longitude	-77.240515
Population	1,062,061
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20878, 20886, 20850
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville

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About Montgomery, Maryland

Montgomery is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. With a population of 1,062,061, it is one of the largest cities in Maryland. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Montgomery is located at 39.1547°N, 77.2405°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20878, 20886, 20850.

Montgomery reveals itself through a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of the Great Seneca Creek. It lies 2.1 miles southeast of Germantown, MD (from Germantown, MD: bearing 127°T), and is situated 2.2 miles west-northwest of Gaithersburg. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial clarity, far removed from the damp influence of any distant coastline, as the terrain stretches across a series of undulating ridges that slowly gain altitude toward the west. On the clearest mornings, the faint, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains emerges against the western horizon, anchoring the viewer in a geography of deep, inland permanence. Within this expanse, the quiet stillness of Clopper Lake provides a reflective surface for the surrounding woodlands, while the Gunners Village Nca offers an immediate, verdant sanctuary that feels untouched by the frantic pace of the modern world.

Founders of Montgomery established their foothold amidst a region characterized by its fertile, temperate soil and a strategic position that favored agricultural development long before the arrival of modern infrastructure. The early development of Montgomery relied heavily upon the natural resources afforded by the creek beds and the dense, hardwood forests that once dominated the interior. Over generations, the settlement transitioned from a collection of rural homesteads into a structured, organized expanse, yet it retained a certain reserve in its growth. The history of Montgomery remains etched in the quiet transition from agrarian industry to the deliberate, planned development that defines its current, measured footprint upon the earth.

Economic vitality in Montgomery centers on a sophisticated blend of professional services, specialized technology, and an infrastructure designed to support a highly educated workforce. The proximity to major intellectual and research corridors has encouraged a steady influx of industry, drawing talent to institutions that foster innovation and technical expertise. Daily life in Montgomery moves with a purposeful, rhythmic efficiency, supported by a network of roads and utilities that weave through the landscape without disrupting the essential character of the woods. Nearby, the Paw Paw Passage Trail provides a conduit for those who seek to traverse the natural environment, linking the local population to the broader, rugged pathways that define the interior of the state.

Cultural life in Montgomery finds its expression in a community that values the balance between professional achievement and the appreciation of regional traditions. Residents often look toward the broader Maryland sports landscape for their seasonal allegiances, yet they maintain a distinct local identity through annual festivals that celebrate the harvest and the changing of the leaves. While the area does not claim the fame of coastal landmarks, it possesses a quiet, singular beauty in the way the autumn light filters through the trees of the Gunners Village Nca. Montgomery exists as a place where the focus remains on the integrity of the individual home and the preservation of a landscape that feels consistently, reliably grounded in its own inland reality.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gunners Village Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 336° NW
Middlebrook Hill Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 019° N
Strider Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 301° NW
Clopper Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 0.7 mi, 265° W
Historic Cupola (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 229° SW
Montgomery County (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 003° N
Great Seneca Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 022° N
PEPCO Community Stage (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 111° E
Dr. Gordon W. Bowie Music Pavilion (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 065° NE
We Art Fun (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 324° NW
Inspiration Park (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 180° S
Fire Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 111° E
Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 119° SE
AMC Rio Cinemas 18 (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 139° SE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 12.8 mi, 175° S · 2,795 acres

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