Silver Spring Maryland Map

About Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 81,462. The population density is 4022.6 people per km². Silver Spring is located at 38.9907°N, 77.0261°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20910.

Silver Spring, Maryland, unfolds as a verdant expanse where the rolling terrain of the Piedmont gently slopes southward, hinting at the broader Chesapeake watershed it feeds. It lies 2.7 miles north-west of Chillum, MD (from Chillum, MD: bearing 315°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north of Washington. The air here, especially in the late afternoons, carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a blend of damp soil and the distant, sweet scent of blooming dogwoods that punctuate the suburban landscape. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches thick with summer foliage, form leafy canopies over winding streets, casting dappled shadows that shift and play with the sunlight. This is a place where the urban hum of commerce and transit intermingles with the quiet persistence of nature, where well-tended gardens spill over picket fences and the occasional flash of a cardinal’s crimson brightens the green. The history of Silver Spring is deeply entwined with the growth of the Washington metropolitan area, its development spurred by the expansion of transportation and the evolving needs of a burgeoning population. Once a more rural outpost, its identity solidified with the establishment of the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Archives in its vicinity, drawing a steady stream of professionals and families. The local economy, though diverse, retains a strong connection to government services and research institutions, fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement. The iconic Charles W. Gilchrist Center, a beacon of community activity, stands as a testament to Silver Spring's enduring spirit, a place where diverse voices converge, mirroring the town’s own multifaceted character that continues to evolve with each passing year.

About This Silver Spring Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silver Spring, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.990666, -77.026088. 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 Silver Spring and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Silver Spring includes the ZIP code (20910), telephone area code (410, 443), 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 Silver Spring is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.