West Bethesda Maryland Map

About West Bethesda, Maryland

West Bethesda is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 16,000. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². West Bethesda is located at 39.0045°N, 77.1045°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20817.

West Bethesda unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the gentle slopes leading towards the Potomac River. It lies 1.7 miles north of Bethesda, MD (from Bethesda, MD: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-north-west of Washington. Patches of mature woodland, where sunlight filters through a canopy of oak and maple, give way to open fields, their grasses whispering secrets to the warm, humid air. The terrain here is a study in subtle change, a rolling terrain that breathes with the seasons, promising the vibrant greens of spring and the fiery hues of autumn. The feel of the earth underfoot is firm, yielding slightly, a constant reminder of the fertile ground that sustains this place. The history of West Bethesda is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Montgomery County, a legacy still visible in the occasional old barn or the enduring practice of farming in some outlying areas. While the economic pulse has shifted, with a growing presence of government contractors and a burgeoning service sector drawing from the nearby federal centers, the quiet dignity of its past remains. The proximity to the C&O Canal towpath, a ribbon of history threading through the landscape, offers a tangible connection to the days of mule-drawn barges, and the echoes of that industrious era can still be felt, a faint hum beneath the modern hum of commerce.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Bethesda, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 West Bethesda and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for West Bethesda includes the ZIP code (20814), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment. 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 West Bethesda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.