Somerset Maryland Map

About Somerset, Maryland

Somerset is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,088. The population density is 5193.2 people per km². Somerset is located at 38.9659°N, 77.0961°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20815.

Somerset unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a terrain softened by centuries of cultivation and the slow, persistent work of water. It lies 1.0 miles south-south-east of Bethesda, MD (from Bethesda, MD: bearing 168°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-north-west of Washington. The air here often carries a damp, earthy fragrance, a subtle reminder of the nearby tributaries and the rich, dark soil that defines the region. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled hands, line the roads and punctuate the open fields, offering dappled shade on summer afternoons and a breathtaking blaze of color in autumn. The houses, many of them well-kept and thoughtfully maintained, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, their gardens a riot of perennials and carefully tended shrubs. Life in Somerset moves with a steady, predictable cadence, a quiet hum that speaks of contentment rather than haste. This corner of Montgomery County carries echoes of its agricultural past, a heritage evident in the scattered remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring presence of open land. The local economy, while diversified now, still draws a quiet strength from its roots, with some businesses catering to the needs of nearby residential developments while others maintain a connection to the land. Its history is interwoven with the broader narrative of the region, a story of settlement, growth, and adaptation. While no single grand monument defines Somerset, its distinctive character lies in this subtle blend of the rural and the residential, a place where the deep green of the countryside meets the comfortable embrace of suburban life, creating a unique sense of place that is both familiar and deeply rooted.

About This Somerset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Somerset, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.965944, -77.096089. 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 Somerset and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Somerset includes the ZIP code (21042), telephone area code (410, 443, 301, 240), 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 Somerset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.