Cheltenham Maryland Map

About Cheltenham, Maryland

Cheltenham is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Cheltenham is located at 38.7357°N, 76.8264°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20623.

Cheltenham unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the soft contours of Prince George's County’s gentle hills and the subtle glint of sunlight on dew-kissed fields. It lies 4.4 miles east-south-east of Clinton, MD (from Clinton, MD: bearing 118°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-south-east of Prince Georges. The air here, especially in the lingering twilight, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and distant pine, a quiet exhalation from the land. Here, the roads meander not with urgency, but with a kind of patient grace, following the land’s natural inclinations, inviting a slower pace of observation. Trees, a mix of mature oaks and fragrant cedars, stand sentinel over open spaces, their branches creating intricate patterns against a sky that often boasts hues of lavender and rose as day gives way to night. The history of Cheltenham is deeply entwined with the agricultural roots of Maryland, a legacy evident in the enduring fields and the quiet dignity of older farmsteads that still dot the periphery. While the precise economic drivers have shifted over time, a thread of rural resilience persists, interwoven with the more recent developments that have brought proximity to larger urban centers, yet Cheltenham retains its distinct character. The presence of significant institutions, including a vital educational facility, lends a unique intellectual hum to the community, a counterpoint to the natural quietude. This blend of historical grounding and forward-looking purpose gives Cheltenham a singular rhythm, a place where the echoes of the past are felt as a gentle presence rather than an imposing monument.

About This Cheltenham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cheltenham, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.735671, -76.826359. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cheltenham and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Cheltenham includes the ZIP code (20623), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cheltenham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.