Poolesville Maryland Map

About Poolesville, Maryland

Poolesville is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,764. The population density is 560.3 people per km². Poolesville is located at 39.1459°N, 77.4169°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20837.

Poolesville rests in a landscape of rolling fields, where the rich Potomac River floodplain gives way to gently rising terrain. It lies 8.0 miles west-south-west of Germantown, MD (from Germantown, MD: bearing 256°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of Montgomery. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a softened warmth, a quiet hum of cicadas in the bordering woods. Oak and hickory trees, ancient sentinels of this land, cast long, cool shadows across pastures dotted with grazing cattle, their forms solid and unhurried against the expansive sky. The land itself feels deeply rooted, a place where the earth’s slow breathing is almost palpable, a constant, subtle rhythm beneath the surface. This corner of Montgomery County, once a vital crossroads for agriculture and, later, as a hub for the C&O Canal trade, still echoes with a history of industrious hands and resourceful minds. The fertile soil, particularly along the river, has long sustained generations of farmers, their legacy evident in the enduring fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon. While the canal’s heyday has passed, its towpath remains a ribbon of green, a reminder of the commerce and connection that once defined Poolesville. Today, the local economy draws strength from its agricultural roots, complemented by a growing number of businesses that serve the surrounding communities, all while preserving a character that feels both grounded and enduring.

About This Poolesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poolesville, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.145939, -77.416931. 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 Poolesville and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Poolesville includes the ZIP code (20837), telephone area code (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 Poolesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.