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Washington Maryland Map

Explore Washington, 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 Washington, Maryland

How to Use This Washington, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.613048
Longitude	-77.69942
Population	247,686
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21740
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Hagerstown

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About Washington, Maryland

Washington is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. With a population of 247,686, Washington is a major urban centre in Maryland. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Washington is located at 39.6130°N, 77.6994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21740.

Washington occupies a quiet expanse of the Maryland interior, defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Antietam Creek. It lies 2.3 miles south-southeast of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 151°T), and is situated 3.2 miles east of Halfway. The land here rises and falls in long, deliberate swells of earth, suggesting the proximity of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which loom as a hazy, indigo presence upon the western horizon. Beyond the immediate fields, the landscape deepens into the dense, shadowed timber of the Mont Alto State Forest, providing a stark contrast to the open, cultivated plains that surround the locality. At dusk, the light catches the moisture rising from the low-lying terrain, casting a soft, pearlescent glow over the fields that renders the entire geography of Washington into a study of muted tones and long, reaching shadows.

Colonial settlers first recognized the utility of this fertile basin, establishing the foundations of Washington amidst a landscape that favored agriculture and trade. The early years of Washington were marked by the slow, steady labor of clearing timber and breaking ground, processes that integrated the community into the broader narrative of the mid-Atlantic frontier. This history is preserved not in grand monuments, but in the enduring orientation of the roads and the remnants of stone architecture that still hold the chill of the earth within their walls. As the generations matured, Washington retained a character forged by this initial reliance on the soil, grounding its development in the steady, predictable cycles of the seasons.

Industry in Washington has long been tethered to the productivity of the surrounding acreage and the logistical advantages of its inland position. The economy thrives through a practical blend of local commerce and regional services, supported by infrastructure that maintains a steady pulse of movement between the neighboring townships. While the academic pursuits of the region are served by nearby institutions of higher learning, the local workforce remains focused on the maintenance of the land and the operation of small-scale enterprises. Throughout the day, the quiet hum of light industry and the movement of goods through Washington reflect a commitment to a functional, unpretentious way of life that prizes consistency over rapid expansion.

Cultural life in Washington finds its most vibrant expression in the shared traditions of the calendar year and the communal use of spaces like Funkstown Community Park. Residents gather at this local site to mark the passage of time, whether through seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest or through informal athletic matches that stir the air with shouts and movement. While the allure of major professional sports teams remains a distant interest, the people of Washington maintain a sturdy independence, finding beauty in the stillness of a winter morning or the cooling waters of the Antietam Creek during the height of summer. Even the distant, shimmering surface of Swan Pond offers a point of quiet reflection, anchoring the spirit of Washington within a landscape that feels both expansive and intimately known.

Nearby Outdoor Places

National Cathedral (Cathedral / Church) — 58.5 mi, 145° SE
White House (Historic Site) — 60.8 mi, 144° SE
Lincoln Memorial (Monument) — 60.9 mi, 145° SE
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 61.2 mi, 145° SE
Arlington National Cemetery (Historic Site) — 61.3 mi, 146° SE
National Mall (Landmark) — 61.3 mi, 144° SE
Washington Monument (Monument) — 61.3 mi, 144° SE
National Museum of American History (Museum) — 61.4 mi, 144° SE
National Portrait Gallery (Gallery) — 61.4 mi, 143° SE
National Museum of African American History and Culture (Museum) — 61.4 mi, 144° SE
Jefferson Memorial (Monument) — 61.4 mi, 145° SE
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 61.5 mi, 144° SE
Tidal Basin (Landmark) — 61.6 mi, 145° SE
National Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 61.7 mi, 144° SE
National Archives Museum (Museum) — 61.9 mi, 144° SE
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (Museum) — 61.9 mi, 144° SE
United States Capitol (Historic Site) — 62.1 mi, 143° SE
National Museum of the American Indian (Museum) — 62.1 mi, 144° SE
International Spy Museum (Museum) — 62.2 mi, 144° SE
National Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 64.1 mi, 141° SE
Funkstown Community Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 193° S
Municipal Stadium Baseballl Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 334° NW
Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 256° W
Lp5014 (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 321° NW
Hagerstown Community College (Recreation Easement) — 1.8 mi, 043° NE
Jonathan Hager House and Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 319° NW
A.M. Powell Hatchery Fma (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 128° SE
Saint Maria Goretti (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 343° N
South Mountain State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 099° E
Sunset Movie Theater (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 244° SW
Black Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.1 mi, 117° SE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 6.3 mi, 124° SE · 110k acres
Annapolis Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.6 mi, 125° SE
12th Pa Cavalry (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 195° S
Mansfield Mortally Wounded Here (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 194° S
1st New Jersey Brigade (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 194° S
1st Md Light Artillery Battery B (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 195° S
Civil War Medical Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 185° S
Islands Of The Potomac Wma (State Conservation Area) — 9.8 mi, 211° SW
Little House (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 204° SW
Old Cottage (Historic Ruins) — 13.8 mi, 123° SE
Michaux State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 14.0 mi, 048° NE
Civilian Conservation Corps (Public Artwork) — 15.0 mi, 133° SE
Berkeley Plaza Theatre (Cinema) — 16.0 mi, 236° SW
Captain's Quarters (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 269° W
Junior Officer's Quarters (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 269° W
Pumpkin Cannon (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 095° E
For the Kids by George Children's Museum (Museum) — 17.6 mi, 233° SW
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) — 55.4 mi, 208° SW · 197k acres

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