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Cedar Heights Maryland Map

Explore Cedar Heights, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

Interactive Map of Cedar Heights, Maryland

CityCedar Heights
StateMaryland (MD)
CountyMontgomery County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude38.903738
Longitude-76.905879
Population1,597
Density2854.7 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes20872, 20743
Area Code301, 240
County SeatRockville
School DistrictPrince George's County Public Schools

About Cedar Heights, Maryland

Cedar Heights is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,597. The population density is 2854.7 people per km². Cedar Heights is located at 38.9037°N, 76.9059°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20872, 20743.

Cedar Heights rises above the Piedmont landscape where the earth settles into a quiet, enduring rhythm of clay and limestone. It lies 2.8 miles south-southwest of Damascus, MD (from Damascus, MD: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north of Montgomery. The Little Seneca Creek carves a narrow, persistent path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the pale, thin light that characterizes the late afternoon here. Beyond the immediate thickets, the silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the western horizon, a distant and jagged reminder of the geological theater that shaped this inland expanse. Residents often walk the trails of County Land, where the silence is broken only by the shifting of dry leaves and the occasional call of a hawk circling above the open fields.

Cedar Heights maintains a steady pulse defined by its proximity to the land, drawing sustenance from the small-scale agricultural ventures and modest commerce that have kept the area grounded for generations. The legacy of colonial settlement remains etched into the foundation of the older dwellings, where weathered brick and stone reflect the practical, utilitarian spirit of the original builders. Four miles away, the Union Bridge Municipal Reservoir serves as a quiet anchor for the region, offering a stillness that complements the deliberate pace of daily life. Here, the air carries the scent of damp soil and rising dust, a sensory reminder of a place that remains stubbornly itself, indifferent to the hurried progress of the wider world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Ghost Bike Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 261° W
  • Marvin Gaye Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 199° S
  • Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 278° W
  • Charles Jackson (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 267° W
  • Fort Circle Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 264° W
  • Anthony Shaw (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 215° SW
  • Senator Theater (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 255° W
  • Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 3.0 mi, 321° NW
  • Theodore Hagans Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 297° NW
  • Fort Dupont Theater (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 240° SW
  • National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 280° W
  • Art Works Now (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 327° NW
  • Hyattsville Horns (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 330° NW
  • John Smilie (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 249° W
  • David Walker (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 249° W
  • Nathaniel Hazard (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 249° W
  • John Gould Stephenson (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 247° SW
  • National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 272° W
  • Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Community Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 230° SW
  • College Park Airport (Viewpoint) — 5.1 mi, 352° N
  • Lisa Farrell (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 293° NW
  • Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 091° E
  • George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 7.6 mi, 250° W · 2,795 acres
  • Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.8 mi, 032° NE · 26k acres
  • Rosaryville Sp (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 150° SE

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About This Cedar Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedar Heights, Maryland. Coordinates: 38.903738, -76.905879. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Cedar Heights includes the ZIP code (20872, 20743), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.