Sherwood Forest Maryland Map

About Sherwood Forest, Maryland

Sherwood Forest is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Sherwood Forest is located at 39.0787°N, 77.0125°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21405.

Sherwood Forest in Montgomery County is a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, persistent life. It lies 2.9 miles west of Fairland, MD (from Fairland, MD: bearing 273°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north of Silver Spring. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to patches of dense woodland, where oak and maple trees stand in stoic assembly. The air here carries a particular coolness, even on a warm day, a subtle reminder of the deep shade cast by the mature canopy. Sunlight, when it breaks through, does so in hesitant shafts, illuminating the rich, dark earth and the tangled undergrowth with an almost sacred glow. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle, yielding quality, like a well-worn quilt, inviting exploration with its gentle slopes and hidden hollows. The history of Sherwood Forest is interwoven with the agricultural heritage of Montgomery County, a legacy evident in the occasional weathered barn and the enduring fields that still bear the marks of cultivation. Though the immediate landscape is now largely residential, the spirit of its past lingers in the names of streets and the enduring trees that once witnessed a different era. The local economy, reflective of its proximity to larger urban centers, thrives on a blend of service industries and commuter-based employment, a modern rhythm superimposed upon a more ancient cadence. There are no grand monuments or bustling marketplaces here; Sherwood Forest’s character is one of understated charm, a community that values its leafy surroundings and the tranquil hum of everyday life.

About This Sherwood Forest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sherwood Forest, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.07872, -77.012477. 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 Sherwood Forest and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Sherwood Forest includes the ZIP code (20904), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment. 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 Sherwood Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.