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2011 Map of Gaithersburg

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gaithersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gaithersburg and the surrounding Montgomery County landscape are depicted here in the early 21st century, showing a complex transition from agricultural roots to a suburban technological hub. The northern reaches maintain a more open character with family landmarks like Butlers Orchard and the Saint Paul Methodist Cemetery in Laytonsville. To the south, the city of Gaithersburg expands along the Metropolitan Branch railroad, a corridor that also includes historical markers like Clopper Siding.

The landscape is defined by the drainage basins of Great Seneca Creek and Rock Creek, with infrastructure such as the Union Bridge Municipal Reservoir and numerous dams controlling local waters like Lake Walker. Significant transportation and utility hubs are evident, including the Montgomery County Airpark and the Central Maintenance Depot, reflecting the region's role as a major service and aviation center for the Maryland suburbs.