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2016 Map of Gaithersburg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gaithersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gaithersburg and Germantown dominate the southern half of this Montgomery County landscape, showing the dense network of suburban development and modern infrastructure in the mid-2010s. The Metropolitan Branch of the railroad bisects the region, connecting historical hubs like Metropolitan Grove and Clopper with the expanding commercial centers. Amidst this growth, older community anchors remain visible, including the Saint Paul Methodist Cem near Laytonsville and the Neelsville Presbyterian Cem in Neelsville.

The geography is defined by significant water systems and aviation sites. The Union Bridge Municipal Reservoir sits at the heart of the map, while Lake Whetstone serves as a focal point for Montgomery Village. North of the suburban centers, the land transitions toward smaller settlements like Cedar Grove and Woodfield. Aviation history is preserved at both the Montgomery County Airpark and Davis Airport, reflecting the region's importance as a transportation and transit corridor outside of Washington D.C.