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2014 Map of Germantown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Germantown and the surrounding Montgomery County landscape are depicted here during a period of significant suburban expansion and residential development. The map shows the transition from rural crossroads like Thompsons Corner and Miles Corner to established communities such as North Germantown and Clarksburg Heights. Amidst this growth, the area's agricultural and spiritual roots remain visible through sites like the Fly Away Farm Airport and several historic burial grounds, including Saint Marks Cem and the Boyds Presbyterian Cem.

The geography is defined by the winding course of Seneca Creek and its tributaries, which flow through the Blackrock Hills and past the historic Blackrock Mill. Recreational and modern features such as Lake Churchill and the Culpeper Basin contrast with the older settlement patterns of Old Germantown and Boyds. This survey captures the complex road network, from the major transit of Frederick Road to the winding rural paths of Sugarland Road, reflecting the area's evolution into a major Maryland population center.