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Silver Spring Maryland Map

Explore Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, Maryland

How to Use This Silver Spring, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.002441
Longitude	-77.020791
Population	81,015
Density	3968.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20910, 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 81,015. The population density is 3968.0 people per km². Silver Spring is located at 39.0024°N, 77.0208°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20910, 20901, 20902.

Silver Spring reveals itself as a landscape of subtle transitions, where the dense, human-built environment gives way to the persistent quiet of the Piedmont plateau. It lies 1.3 miles northwest of Takoma Park, MD (from Takoma Park, MD: bearing 311°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north of Washington. The terrain here is defined by a slow, rhythmic inclination, an inland topography that feels far removed from the low-lying reaches of the distant coast. Water finds its path through the earth in the form of Fenwick Branch, which cuts a modest, winding line through the local terrain, while the broader, reflective surface of the McMillan Reservoir gathers light four miles to the south. To the west, the distant horizon is occasionally punctuated by the suggestion of the Appalachian Mountains, creating a visual boundary that grounds the local perspective. Within the immediate footprint of the neighborhood, Philadelphia Avenue Up offers a small, quiet space of greenery that anchors the surrounding residential streets.

Francis Preston Blair discovered the site in the mid-nineteenth century, marking the origin of Silver Spring with the namesake mica-flecked spring he found upon his estate. This early parcel of land served as a summer retreat, drawing figures of political and social importance away from the stifling heat of the capital to the cooler, shaded woods of the Maryland countryside. Over decades, the land transitioned from a quiet rural expanse into a burgeoning suburban hub, shaped by the steady expansion of rail lines and the subsequent influx of commuters. The legacy of those early days remains visible in the preservation of historic architecture, which stands as a quiet reminder of a time when the pace of life was dictated by the turning of seasons rather than the transit of trains.

Economic life in Silver Spring thrives on a diverse foundation, drawing strength from a blend of federal agencies, private research firms, and a robust service sector that keeps the streets energized throughout the week. The infrastructure is defined by a dense network of transit options, including a major rail hub that connects workers to the broader metropolitan region, ensuring the flow of commerce remains constant. While the area does not house a major university within its immediate borders, it serves as a central node for researchers and professionals engaged with regional academic institutions. The local economy is further bolstered by a concentration of high-tech and non-profit organizations, which occupy the glass-and-steel facades that now define the skyline and provide a modern counterpoint to the older, brick-clad storefronts.

Culture in Silver Spring is a layered experience, characterized by a global culinary landscape and the steady hum of public life in its central arts district. Residents often frequent the White Horse Trail for an afternoon walk, finding a brief, wooded escape that feels remarkably detached from the nearby commercial thoroughfares. While the region does not host its own major professional sports franchises, the enthusiasm for regional teams remains a constant feature of conversation in local taverns and cafes. Each year, the community gathers for festivals that celebrate the ethnic diversity of its residents, filling the air with the sounds of live music and the scent of international cuisine. Among the figures who have left a mark on the broader consciousness, individuals like the journalist Carl Bernstein call this place part of their personal history, grounding the identity of Silver Spring in the intellectual rigor of the modern era.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bio Wall (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 239° SW
Regal Majestic 20 (Cinema) — 0.5 mi, 211° SW
Nolte (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 154° SE
Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 222° SW
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 221° SW
Margaret Schweinhaut Center (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 347° N
Northwest Branch Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 064° NE
Sgt. Christopher Thornton (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 160° S
John W. Coffman (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 160° S
Big Rock (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 051° NE
The loft (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 166° S
Rhizome (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 172° S
Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 294° NW
150th Ohio National Guard Monument (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 189° S
Old Ice House (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 271° W
AMC Wheaton Mall 9 (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 324° NW
Artists' Cooperative (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 241° SW
Wheaton Arts Parade (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 301° NW
Compass Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 301° NW
Saint Cecilia Chapel (ruin) (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 132° SE
Village Edu (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.9 mi, 251° W
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 345° N
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 357° N
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 7.1 mi, 229° SW · 2,795 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.5 mi, 075° E · 26k acres

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