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Charles Maryland Map

Explore Charles, 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 Charles, Maryland

How to Use This Charles, Maryland Map

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

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	Charles
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Charles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.522178
Longitude	-77.10249
Population	163,257
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20646, 20601
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	La Plata

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About Charles, Maryland

Charles is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. With a population of 163,257, Charles is a major urban centre in Maryland. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Charles is located at 38.5222°N, 77.1025°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20646, 20601.

Charles remains a quiet expanse of inland terrain where the horizon is defined by the steady, unpretentious rise of the earth. It lies 6.9 miles west of La Plata, MD (from La Plata, MD: bearing 266°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-southeast of Cherry Hill. The landscape around Charles is characterized by dense woodlands and open fields that seem to hold the heat of the afternoon sun well into the cooling of the evening. To the west, the modest elevation of Rose Hill breaks the skyline, offering a subtle verticality to a region otherwise defined by its expansive, level plains. The water here is confined to the quiet, steady flow of Mill Run, which cuts through the soil just a mile away, providing a narrow, reflective vein that sustains the local flora. Further out, the landscape deepens into the shaded corridors of Doncaster State Forest, where the air feels heavier and the light filters through a canopy of oak and pine, grounding the geography of Charles in a persistent, earthy silence.

Charles reflects the slow, deliberate accumulation of generations who first cleared these woods to establish homesteads on the fertile soil. The early settlers favored this inland position for its access to timber and the reliable, life-sustaining presence of nearby water sources, which dictated the layout of the initial tracks and property lines. Over time, the paths forged by these first residents evolved into the primary routes that still guide the movement of people across the region today. The history of Charles is not written in grand monuments, but rather in the enduring alignment of roads that trace the natural contours of the land and the way the older, weathered structures still sit comfortably within the modern grid. There is a quiet gravity here, a sense that the foundations laid centuries ago continue to dictate the rhythm of how the land is used and occupied.

Economic activity in Charles is tethered to the practical necessities of the region, emphasizing a steady, functional approach to industry and infrastructure. The local economy relies on a mixture of small-scale commerce and the necessary support services that keep a rural, inland territory operational, with many residents finding work in specialized trades or educational institutions that dot the broader landscape. While no major manufacturing hubs dominate the view, the infrastructure is well-maintained, connecting the scattered residential pockets to the essential resources they require. Students and faculty from nearby regional colleges often filter into the area, bringing a scholarly focus that complements the traditional vocational character of the workforce. By prioritizing reliability over rapid expansion, Charles maintains a predictable, stable environment where the daily work of maintenance and commerce proceeds without the frantic pace of larger metropolitan centers.

Culture in Charles finds its expression in the communal gatherings and seasonal transitions that mark the passage of the year. During the warmer months, residents gravitate toward the trails, particularly the Maiden Fair Trail, where walkers and observers of nature can find a quiet solitude that is increasingly rare. For those seeking the outdoors, the Welcome Fort SRMA offers a managed space to engage with the natural environment, far removed from the noise of interstate corridors. While the area does not host major professional sports franchises, the local spirit is often found in the seasonal high school competitions that draw families to the sidelines on crisp Friday nights. Even the distant, shimmering surface of Jones Pond provides a destination for those looking for a moment of reflection, as the town maintains a character that values the simple, tangible reality of its woods, its trails, and the slow, honest cycle of the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Welcome Fort (State Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 177° S
Myrtle Grove Wma (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 025° NE
MATTAWOMAN NEA - Mattawoman Wildland (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 336° NW
Mattawoman Natural Environment Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 025° NE
Doncaster Demonstration Sf (State Resource Management Area) — 4.2 mi, 255° W
Smallwood Sp (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 302° NW
Chapman Residual (State Recreation Area) — 4.6 mi, 003° N
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.0 mi, 333° NW · 2,944 acres
Mallows Bay-Potomac National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 9.1 mi, 249° W
Chiles Homesite (Historic Ruins) — 9.8 mi, 236° SW
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.0 mi, 240° SW
Unborn Children Memorial (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 288° W
Saint John Paul the Great (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 288° W
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.5 mi, 320° NW · 1,268 acres
Crusading for Right (Monument) — 10.5 mi, 270° W
Caledon Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 10.8 mi, 188° S
Belvoir Manor (Historic Ruins) — 10.9 mi, 352° N
Pollinator Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 11.1 mi, 335° NW
Mansion Circle/Specialty Tours (Attraction) — 12.9 mi, 004° N
Mansion Line Entry (Attraction) — 12.9 mi, 004° N
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 004° N
Historic Area Entrance & Exit (Attraction) — 13.0 mi, 004° N
Virtual Mansion Tour (Cinema) — 13.0 mi, 004° N
Orientation Film (Cinema) — 13.0 mi, 004° N
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon (Museum) — 13.0 mi, 004° N
George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill Tour (Attraction) — 13.3 mi, 354° N
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 13.7 mi, 013° N · 2,795 acres
Welcome to Occoquan (Public Artwork) — 13.9 mi, 323° NW
Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 14.2 mi, 353° N
Paint By You Studio (Arts Centre) — 14.6 mi, 308° NW

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