Washington Grove Maryland Map

About Washington Grove, Maryland

Washington Grove is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 577. The population density is 985.1 people per km². Washington Grove is located at 39.1398°N, 77.1753°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20880.

Washington Grove unfolds as a verdant sanctuary where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring character. It lies 1.4 miles east of Gaithersburg, MD (from Gaithersburg, MD: bearing 100°T), and is situated 3.6 miles east-south-east of Montgomery. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle a landscape of mature trees, their canopies forming a dappled ceiling overhead, filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. The air here carries a distinct coolness, even in the height of summer, a testament to the prevalence of shade and the gentle murmur of unseen streams that thread their way through the terrain. Winding lanes, often edged with ferns and moss-covered stones, invite exploration, revealing homes that blend harmoniously with their surroundings, their architectural styles reflecting a sense of thoughtful, long-term habitation. The history of Washington Grove is etched not in grand monuments, but in the very spirit of its founding as a Methodist campground, a place of retreat and spiritual renewal. This legacy of community and shared purpose continues to resonate, shaping its distinctive cultural identity. While agriculture once played a more prominent role in the surrounding regions, Washington Grove has evolved, its economy now more closely aligned with the broader metropolitan area, yet it retains a strong sense of self-sufficiency and local pride. The absence of commercial strips and the emphasis on preserving its natural beauty are hallmarks of Washington Grove, fostering a pace of life that allows for quiet reflection and a deep connection to the land.

About This Washington Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington Grove, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.13983, -77.175259. 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 Washington Grove and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Washington Grove includes the ZIP code (20880), telephone area code (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 Washington Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.