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Potomac Maryland Map

Explore Potomac, 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 Potomac, Maryland

How to Use This Potomac, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.013332
Longitude	-77.193579
Population	47,018
Density	722.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20854, 21502, 20817
Area Code	410, 443, 301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Potomac, Maryland

Potomac is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 47,018. The population density is 722.5 people per km². Potomac is located at 39.0133°N, 77.1936°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20854, 21502, 20817.

Potomac occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet movement of the Rock Run as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 4.6 miles southeast of Travilah, MD (from Travilah, MD: bearing 140°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Montgomery. The ground rises into gentle, wooded swells that suggest the proximity of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which loom faintly as a blue-gray smudge against the western horizon. Within this inland expanse, the Great Falls Estate Lake offers a still, reflective surface that anchors the surrounding greenery. The earth here feels ancient and heavy, particularly in the deep woodlands of Heritage Farm Np, where the silence of the afternoon is broken only by the shifting of leaves. Further downstream, the dramatic drop of Little Falls hints at the powerful forces that shaped the nearby Mather Gorge.

Potomac traces its origins to a modest agricultural past, though the modern economy has shifted toward professional services and high-end residential development. Early settlers favored the fertile soil and the reliable access to water, establishing a rhythm of life centered on the seasonal cycles of the land. Today, the local industry is characterized by a sophisticated network of commerce and private enterprise that keeps the pace of daily affairs brisk yet orderly. While the original farms have largely yielded to expansive estates, the area retains a sense of seclusion that attracts those seeking a reprieve from the density of nearby urban centers. The fiber of the local economy remains resilient, reflecting a long-standing commitment to private investment and suburban stability.

Potomac maintains a distinct cultural character defined by its quiet affluence and a profound respect for the preservation of open space. Residents often gather along the Center Trail, a path that invites a slow, deliberate engagement with the natural environment. The community honors its heritage through the careful maintenance of its landmarks, ensuring that the legacy of earlier eras remains visible amid contemporary refinement. Among those who have called this place home, the journalist Carl Bernstein is widely recognized for his significant contributions to American public life. Whether attending a local event or simply watching the light fade over the trees, one senses a pervasive, steady gravity that defines the daily experience of living here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Buck Branch Svp (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 051° NE
Henry-Duffy Park (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 117° SE
Watss Branch Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 351° N
Windsor Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 053° NE
Heights Playhouse (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 061° NE
Ruins of Worker's Houses for Nearby Quarries (Historic Ruins) — 1.9 mi, 132° SE
Maryland Mine (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 239° SW
Watts Branch Svu (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 326° NW
ISLANDS OF THE POTOMAC Wildlife Management Area - Islands of the Potomac Wildlands (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 284° W
C & O Canal National Historical Park (Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 226° SW
Washington Aqueduct Observation Platform (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 254° W
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 3.2 mi, 166° S · 2,795 acres
Mather Gorge (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 244° SW
Burling Defenders (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 187° S
Islands Of The Potomac Wma (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 160° S
Potomac River Water Filtration Plant (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 297° NW
Crystal Pool (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 138° SE
Yellow Barn Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 137° SE
Stone Tower Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 137° SE
Popcorn Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 138° SE
The Puppet Co. (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 138° SE
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 058° NE
Memorial Garden (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 147° SE
F. Scott Fitzgerald (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 029° NE
Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13 (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 026° NE
VisArts (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 024° NE
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 056° NE
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 059° NE
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.5 mi, 084° E · 26k acres

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