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Poolesville Maryland Map

Explore Poolesville, 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 Poolesville, Maryland

How to Use This Poolesville, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.145939
Longitude	-77.416931
Population	5,742
Density	564.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	20837
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Poolesville, Maryland

Poolesville is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,742. The population density is 564.0 people per km². Poolesville is located at 39.1459°N, 77.4169°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Poolesville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 20837.

Poolesville emerges from a landscape of quiet, agrarian patience where the horizon is defined by the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 8.0 miles west-southwest of Germantown, MD (from Germantown, MD: bearing 256°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of Montgomery. The terrain surrounding Poolesville consists of vast, fertile plains that catch the golden, slanting light of late afternoon with a particular, melancholy clarity. Residents may wander through the local greenery of Wootten Heights Park, which provides a peaceful anchor within the immediate vicinity. To the north, the terrain gives way to the rhythmic motion of Dry Seneca Creek, a waterway that cuts a subtle path through the earth. Farther afield, the still waters of Potomac Valley Country Club Lake offer a reflective contrast to the persistent, slow-moving life of the surrounding fields.

Poolesville carries the weight of its colonial origins in the sturdy, unadorned architecture that lines its thoroughfares. The local economy maintains a deliberate distance from the frenetic pace of urban centers, favoring agricultural traditions and small-scale enterprise that honor the land. Historically, the area functioned as a vital hub for farmers who relied on the rich soil to sustain their livelihoods and trade. Today, the industry remains rooted in this legacy, supporting a lifestyle that values self-reliance and the careful stewardship of open spaces. Even as modern demands press against its borders, the character of the work here remains tethered to the seasonal cycles of the harvest.

Community life in Poolesville finds its expression in the quiet gathering of neighbors and the preservation of landmarks that anchor the collective memory. Cultural identity is shaped by a profound sense of continuity, where local events are marked by the simple, steady passage of time rather than the glare of public spectacle. While Poolesville remains modest in its public profile, it has occasionally served as a home for notable figures, including the accomplished writer and journalist Alice McDermott, whose work captures the nuances of human experience. The everyday atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and the quiet promise of a long, slow evening. Those who dwell here recognize a beauty in the lack of pretense, finding satisfaction in a life defined by the horizon and the changing color of the leaves.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Willard Practice Field Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 203° SW
Lp5014 (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 021° N
Beaver Pond Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 175° S
Montgomery County (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 123° SE
Hoyles Mill Cp (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 076° E
Mckee Beshers Wma (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 179° S
ISLANDS OF THE POTOMAC Wildlife Management Area - Islands of the Potomac Wildland (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 310° NW
Red Rock Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.2 mi, 246° SW
Confederate Soldier Statue (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 276° W
Seneca Creek State Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 127° SE
Edwards Landing Lights (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 252° W
Lansdowne Live Music Entertainment (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 223° SW
Fitz A. Campbell Grave (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 224° SW
Seneca Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 143° SE
Cobb 12 Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.0 mi, 237° SW
The Cliff Bland Recreation Area (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 112° E
Darnestown Confederate Visit (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 113° SE
Hallowood Worship Center (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 002° N
Leesburg Quarry (Historical) (Historic Ruins) — 8.1 mi, 252° W
Mighty Midget Kitchen (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 254° W
Craft Leesburg (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 255° W
Tally Ho Theater (Cinema) — 8.2 mi, 255° W
Loudoun Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 255° W
Winmill Carriage Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 268° W
Gov. Westmoreland Davis Home (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 268° W
We Art Fun (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 073° E
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 16.1 mi, 139° SE · 2,795 acres
South Mountain State Park (State Park) — 18.6 mi, 314° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 19.0 mi, 316° NW · 110k acres
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 44.5 mi, 242° SW · 197k acres

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