Explore Travilah, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Travilah |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.059263 |
| Longitude | -77.250633 |
| Population | 11,985 |
| Density | 290.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 20854 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| County Seat | Rockville |
| School District | Montgomery County Public Schools |
Travilah maintains a quiet presence upon the Piedmont landscape, where the earth rises in soft, deliberate swells of clay and loam. The Sandy Branch carves a narrow, persistent path through the local terrain, its waters reflecting the shifting gray light of a sky that feels vast and unencumbered. Beyond the immediate fields, the silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the distant horizon, a blurred ink line against the twilight. Residents often find their way to Greenbriar Park, where the stillness of the woods offers a respite from the steady pulse of modern life. Even in the cooler months, the proximity to the Mather Gorge brings a crispness to the air, reminding one that the land here is shaped by ancient, slow-moving forces.
Travilah evolved from a landscape of agrarian ambition, where early settlers turned the soil to build a life defined by the endurance of the seasons. The local economy has moved far from its original reliance on small-scale farming, shifting toward the professional and technical industries that now sustain the region. Business parks and quiet, sprawling properties replace the old fence lines, yet the underlying rhythm of hard work remains a constant, quiet thread. Many people commute from Travilah to nearby hubs, bringing the demands of a globalized economy back to a place that still values the privacy of its wooded boundaries. The industry here is less about the noise of production and more about the quiet efficiency of researchers and consultants who favor the solitude of the countryside. Commerce thrives in the gaps between the trees, supported by a population that appreciates the balance of accessible infrastructure and rural seclusion.
Travilah possesses a character defined by its reserve, where the collective focus often turns toward the simple rhythms of the neighborhood and the changing leaves. Residents frequently walk the Paw Paw Passage Trail, finding a steady, meditative pace that connects them to the quiet corners of the county. Those seeking a broader view of the water might visit Lake Eisen, a serene body of water that serves as a focal point for reflection during the humid heat of midsummer. While the pace of life is measured and private, the area has seen the influence of individuals like the late journalist and television personality Cokie Roberts, who resided in this vicinity and embodied a certain intellectual engagement with the world. Community gatherings remain modest and intentional, reflecting a culture that avoids the flash of the spotlight in favor of steady, reliable connections. Life in Travilah moves forward with a quiet grace, content to let the seasons define the character of the day.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Travilah, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.059263, -77.250633. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Travilah includes the ZIP code (20854), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Montgomery County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |