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2014 Map of Gaithersburg

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Gaithersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Germantown and Montgomery Village anchor this landscape of dense residential development and preserved green spaces in suburban Maryland. The map illustrates the sophisticated 21st-century settlement patterns of Montgomery County, where numerous planned neighborhoods like Brandermill, Windbrook, and Montgomery Meadows are woven between established arterial roads such as Woodfield Rd and Ridge Rd. This era is defined by the coexistence of high-density housing and substantial recreational infrastructure, including the Seneca Park grounds and the Montgomery County Airpark near the eastern edge.

Historical continuity is maintained through several religious sites, such as the Saint Paul Methodist Cemetery and Neelsville Presbyterian Cemetery. Water management and natural drainage are central to the terrain, with Great Seneca Creek and its tributaries like Wildcat Branch carving through the suburban expansion. Significant landmarks like Watkins Mill and the Union Bridge Municipal Reservoir provide localized points of interest within this complex network of cul-de-sacs and transit corridors.