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South Kensington Maryland Map

Explore South Kensington, 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 South Kensington, Maryland

How to Use This South Kensington, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.016099
Longitude	-77.066297
Population	8,829
Density	1628.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20895
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools

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About South Kensington, Maryland

South Kensington is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,829. The population density is 1628.7 people per km². South Kensington is located at 39.0161°N, 77.0663°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20895.

South Kensington occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its woodlands and the steady flow of local waters. It lies 1.7 miles northeast of West Bethesda, MD (from West Bethesda, MD: bearing 53°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-northwest of Washington. The terrain here slopes gently through a Piedmont geography, characterized by lush vegetation and deep, cooling shadows that gather under the canopy of Rock Creek Park. Far to the west, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunts the horizon when the air clears after a storm. Residents often find solace in the stillness of the woods, where the ground remains soft and the light filters through the trees in muted, golden shafts. South Kensington retains a sense of seclusion, far removed from the turbulence of the coast and anchored firmly in its inland, verdant reality.

Industry in South Kensington emerged from the intersection of agricultural roots and the steady expansion of the regional rail lines that once carried goods toward the bustling markets of the east. Early commerce relied heavily on the trade of local timber and the produce of the surrounding earth, which provided a stable foundation for the families who first settled the region. Today, the economy has shifted toward a professional landscape, though the memory of those foundational trades still lingers in the older architecture of the district. The quiet industriousness of the people remains, as the modern workforce navigates the complexities of a changing world while maintaining the legacy of those who labored here before. South Kensington values this transition, balancing the memory of its past with the practical requirements of a contemporary economic life.

Cultural character in South Kensington manifests through a shared appreciation for the historic remnants that define the local identity. The proximity of Rock Creek Park provides a sanctuary for those seeking to observe the changing seasons, while the Black Horse Trail invites a slow, deliberate exploration of the surrounding wilderness. Notable figures who have walked these paths often reflect the intellectual and artistic spirit that finds a comfortable home in such a contemplative environment. Community gatherings are marked by a sense of neighborly familiarity, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun rather than the frantic demands of the metropolis. Whether wandering toward the quiet banks of Rock Creek or reflecting on the legacy of the region, the people of South Kensington possess a grounded perspective on their place in the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Angel Moroni (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 158° S
Rock Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 277° W
Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 101° E
Compass Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 336° NW
Wheaton Arts Parade (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 337° NW
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 321° NW
Girls Who Paint (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 333° NW
Old Ice House (Historic Ruins) — 0.9 mi, 176° S
Saint Paul Nca (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 354° N
Photo captions (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 325° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 332° NW
Rock Creek Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 175° S
Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 256° W
AMC Wheaton Mall 9 (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 030° NE
Concert Hall (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 299° NW
Dorothy M. and Maurice C. Shapiro Music Room (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 297° NW
Village Edu (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.5 mi, 210° SW
Regal Majestic 20 (Cinema) — 2.6 mi, 122° SE
KID Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 216° SW
Abandoned Gaynor Road bridge (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 333° NW
Big Rock (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 087° E
Rhizome (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 137° SE
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 359° N
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 013° N
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 5.7 mi, 221° SW · 2,795 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.7 mi, 082° E · 26k acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.4 mi, 191° S · 2,944 acres

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