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West Bethesda Maryland Map

Explore West Bethesda, 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 West Bethesda, Maryland

How to Use This West Bethesda, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.004508
Longitude	-77.104485
Population	16,000
Density	1800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20814, 20817
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Rockville

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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 codes: 20814, 20817.

West Bethesda emerges from the quiet, wooded landscape of Montgomery County as a place defined by its temperate, inland climate and its deep connection to the regional topography. It lies 1.7 miles north of Bethesda, MD (from Bethesda, MD: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-northwest of Washington. The land here displays a subtle rise and fall, characterized by dense corridors of trees that soften the transition between residential streets and the nearby Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area. Water flows through the local terrain via Rock Creek, which carves a path through the earth just one mile away. While the distant horizon occasionally suggests the presence of the Appalachian Mountains far to the west, the immediate surroundings remain dominated by leafy, residential maturity. Sunlight filters through the canopy in the late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the pavement and lending a particular clarity to the air.

West Bethesda grew from its mid-century roots as a quiet enclave for professionals into a stable, affluent residential center that serves the larger capital region. Local economic life here is largely defined by its proximity to national institutions, government agencies, and the robust healthcare sectors that fuel the surrounding professional landscape. The economy is not one of heavy industry or manufacturing, but rather one of specialized services, research, and intellectual labor that keeps the daily pace focused and productive. While the bustle of the nearby capital is palpable, West Bethesda maintains a reserved composure, favoring quiet, tree-lined streets over the density of a commercial hub. The stability of the housing market acts as an anchor for the families and individuals who contribute to the regional tax base and support local enterprises.

Cultural life in West Bethesda is marked by a sophisticated, understated temperament that values privacy and a high quality of life. Residents often frequent the quiet paths of the region, including the Black Horse Trail, to find a moment of stillness away from the demands of their professional lives. The community benefits from its closeness to the intellectual and cultural institutions of the district, which keeps the local conversation engaged with broader national currents. Notable figures such as the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg called this broader vicinity home, grounding the area in a legacy of public service and legal scholarship. The atmosphere remains consistently dignified, where the rhythm of the day is set by the arrival of the morning commute and the slow, steady cooling of the evening.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sky Horizon Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 179° S
The Centennial Anchor (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 141° SE
Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 070° E
Ayrlawn Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 264° W
Imagination Stage (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 165° S
North Chevy Chase Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 088° E
Gallery B (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 159° S
KID Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 162° S
Round House Theatre (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 154° SE
Waverly Street Gallery (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 155° SE
Madonna of the Trail (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 159° S
Village Edu (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.6 mi, 149° SE
Landmark Theatres (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 162° S
Linda Weiner Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 166° S
Bethesda Swimming Pool (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 180° S
Old Ice House (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 093° E
Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 036° NE
Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 075° E
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 347° N
Dopamine Land (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 161° S
Crystal Pool (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 216° SW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 3.6 mi, 217° SW · 2,795 acres
Henry-Duffy Park (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 271° W
Matthew Henson Sp (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 010° N
Islands Of The Potomac Wma (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 229° SW
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 022° N
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.8 mi, 080° E · 26k acres

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