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Bladensburg Maryland Map

Explore Bladensburg, 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 Bladensburg, Maryland

How to Use This Bladensburg, Maryland Map

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

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	Bladensburg
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Prince George's County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.939278
Longitude	-76.933863
Population	9,657
Density	3766.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	20710
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Bladensburg, Maryland

Bladensburg is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,657. The population density is 3766.2 people per km². Bladensburg is located at 38.9393°N, 76.9339°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bladensburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 20710.

Bladensburg occupies a distinctive position where the landscape yields to the steady, rhythmic pulse of the Anacostia River. It lies 1.3 miles south-southeast of Hyattsville, MD (from Hyattsville, MD: bearing 151°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east-northeast of Washington. The terrain here reflects a quiet transition from the flat, marshy lowlands toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains visible on the western horizon. Residents often find respite in the greenery of Bladensburg South Neighborhood Park, a space that anchors the local geography with its quiet, open meadows. The air carries a faint, saline memory of the distant coastline, though the water remains firmly linked to the inland flow of the river basin. Even on gray afternoons, the light catches the surface of the water, reminding those who walk the banks of the persistent motion of the earth.

Commerce and memory define the character of Bladensburg, which has long served as a corridor for trade and transit since its early colonial founding. The local economy was once tethered to the movement of goods along the river, a practice that shaped the town’s industrious spirit and physical layout. Modern industries and small enterprises now populate the area, replacing the older wharves with a diverse blend of workshops and service centers. Nearby, the Piney Branch Valley suggests the geological depth of a region that has supported human endeavor for centuries. The legacy of these working roots remains visible in the architecture and the resilience of the people who maintain the local economy today.

Cultural life in Bladensburg finds expression in its deep connection to the past and its commitment to public spaces. The Bladensburg South Neighborhood Park offers a venue for community gatherings, while the proximity to Lake Artemesia provides a quiet sanctuary for those seeking a moment of stillness. While the influence of larger metropolitan life is palpable, the town maintains a distinct identity that honors its role in significant historical events, including the War of 1812. Visitors often travel toward the Navy Yard Channel or seek the refreshing spray of Little Falls to connect with the broader regional landscape. Prominent figures like the educator and activist Septima Poinsette Clark have left their mark on the national consciousness, yet the local character remains defined by the daily lives of residents who walk the paths near the Burnham Barrier.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bladensburg South Neighborhood Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 169° S
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 0.4 mi, 258° W
Edmonston Veterans Park (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 354° N
Art Works Now (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 320° NW
Hyattsville Horns (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 334° NW
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 338° N
Fort Circle Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 245° SW
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 359° N
Langdon Park (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 246° SW
Charles Jackson (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 190° S
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 225° SW
College Park Airport (Viewpoint) — 2.8 mi, 017° N
Saint Cecilia Chapel (ruin) (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 314° NW
Kibel and Linear Galleries (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 347° N
Senator Theater (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 196° S
Herman Maril Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 347° N
Latela Curatorial (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 263° W
Atlas Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 227° SW
National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 235° SW
John Smilie (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 211° SW
David Walker (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 211° SW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 7.4 mi, 230° SW · 2,795 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.9 mi, 050° NE · 26k acres
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 106° E
Rosaryville Sp (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 150° SE

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