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Rockville Maryland Map

Explore Rockville, 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 Rockville, Maryland

How to Use This Rockville, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.083997
Longitude	-77.152758
Population	67,117
Density	1904.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	20850, 20847, 20848, 20849, 20851
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Rockville, Maryland

Rockville is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 67,117. The population density is 1904.9 people per km². Rockville is located at 39.0840°N, 77.1528°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Rockville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 20850, 20847, 20848.

Rockville serves as a point of convergence where the gentle, undulating topography of the Piedmont plateau meets the structured development of a modern administrative center. It lies 3.3 miles north-northwest of North Bethesda, MD (from North Bethesda, MD: bearing 326°T), and is situated 6.8 miles southeast of Montgomery. The landscape is defined by the steady, persistent flow of Cabin John Creek, which carves a quiet path through the terrain and serves as a natural anchor for the surrounding woodland. Residents often find themselves walking through Courthouse Square Park, a protected space that provides a verdant, quiet respite amidst the surrounding architecture. On the western horizon, the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a reminder of the vast, sloping plains that characterize this inland region, while Lake Bernard Frank provides a localized pocket of stillness only a short distance away.

Historical accounts of Rockville reflect its long evolution from a colonial crossroads into a seat of regional governance, rooted in the early movement of travelers through the mid-Atlantic backcountry. The development of the area gained momentum as it became a vital stop for those moving between the fledgling capital and the western frontier, eventually fostering a distinct identity centered around the local courthouse. Over generations, Rockville transitioned from a rural intersection into an established hub, preserving its heritage through the careful maintenance of its central public spaces. This enduring progression has allowed the past to remain a visible, albeit quiet, presence in the way the streets are laid out and how the public squares are utilized by those who live there.

Economic vitality in Rockville is driven by a sophisticated blend of biotechnology, federal research, and professional services that sustain a highly educated population. The infrastructure is designed to support a dense network of corporate headquarters and private enterprises, drawing a steady stream of commuters who rely on the regional transit systems that connect the local offices to the broader metropolitan corridor. While the town does not house major universities within its immediate borders, its proximity to renowned academic institutions ensures that a high concentration of research-oriented talent remains central to the local labor market. The rhythm of daily commerce is steady and precise, reflecting a culture that prioritizes efficiency and technical expertise in its professional output.

Cultural life in Rockville is defined by a diverse community that gathers for seasonal festivals and local celebrations, often utilizing the public parks for outdoor concerts and heritage events. While the local sporting scene is largely oriented toward collegiate athletics and regional clubs rather than professional franchises, the spirit of competition remains a significant part of the weekend routine. Landmarks such as the historic courthouse maintain a sense of gravitas, standing in contrast to the modern, glass-fronted buildings that dominate the skyline. Notable individuals who have spent time in the area often reflect the intellectual and civic-minded nature of the population, contributing to a social atmosphere that is as much about quiet, daily engagement as it is about grand, public gestures.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13 (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 092° E
VisArts (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 015° N
Rockville Pike Globe (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 067° NE
F. Scott Fitzgerald (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 109° E
Welsh Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 319° NW
Bullards Park And Rose Hill Stream Valley Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 242° SW
Rockmead Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 240° SW
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 339° N
Montgomery County (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 082° E
Parkland Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 110° E
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 142° SE
Ovations Theatre (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 323° NW
Abandoned Gaynor Road bridge (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 118° SE
Oscar Osorio (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 116° SE
Frank Lawrence Towers (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 116° SE
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 096° E
Fire Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 330° NW
Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 134° SE
Henry-Duffy Park (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 191° S
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 091° E
Red Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 133° SE
Girls Who Paint (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 133° SE
Ruins of Worker's Houses for Nearby Quarries (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 187° S
Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 133° SE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 8.0 mi, 184° S · 2,795 acres

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