Explore Redland, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Redland |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.132868 |
| Longitude | -77.145448 |
| Population | 18,592 |
| Density | 997.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 20855 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| County Seat | Rockville |
| School District | Montgomery County Public Schools |
Redland occupies a quiet expanse of the Maryland Piedmont where the earth rises in soft, deliberate swells of clay and loam. It lies 1.8 miles east-southeast of Flower Hill, MD (from Flower Hill, MD: bearing 122°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east of Montgomery. The landscape feels defined by the quiet persistence of Mill Creek, which carves a narrow, shaded path through the local topography just a mile from the center of town. On clear autumn evenings, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains emerges as a faint, bruised line against the horizon, thirty-one miles to the west. Residents often find themselves within the expansive, verdant reach of Montgomery County, a land of protected greenery that keeps the pace of life measured and deliberate. A short distance away, the still surface of Lake Bernard Frank reflects the changing light of the seasons, offering a singular point of calm in the surrounding woodland.
Redland maintains a character shaped by the steady, industrious rhythm of those who have long worked the soil and the specialized trades that followed. Early agricultural roots gave way to a diverse local economy, where modern professional services now exist alongside the remnants of a quieter, agrarian past. The soil here, rich and heavy with the minerals of the region, once supported vast farms that dictated the seasonal pulse of the neighborhood. Today, the local industry has shifted toward education and technology, reflecting the broader intellectual currents of the surrounding corridor. Development has been careful to respect the existing contours of the land, ensuring that the transition from field to infrastructure retains a sense of intentional design.
Cultural life in Redland is quiet and communal, favoring the understated interactions of neighbors over grand displays. The local spirit is anchored by the presence of Montgomery County, which provides ample space for residents to gather beneath the canopy of native oaks and maples. While the area remains largely residential, it draws strength from its proximity to major academic and cultural centers, allowing for a steady influx of new ideas without losing its distinct identity. Notable figures, including the esteemed author F. Scott Fitzgerald, have historical ties to this broader region, leaving a legacy of literary introspection that still colors the local perspective. Everyday life here is defined by the quality of the air at dusk and the way the shadows lengthen across the lawns, marking the end of another day in a place that prefers to keep its own counsel.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redland, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.132868, -77.145448. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Redland includes the ZIP code (20855), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Montgomery County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |