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District Heights Maryland Map

Explore District Heights, 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 District Heights, Maryland

How to Use This District Heights, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	38.857613
Longitude	-76.889417
Population	5,959
Density	2659.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	20747, 20753
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About District Heights, Maryland

District Heights is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,959. The population density is 2659.9 people per km². District Heights is located at 38.8576°N, 76.8894°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. District Heights is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 20747, 20753.

District Heights reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic flow of the Southwest Branch Western Branch Patuxent River, which marks the land with its persistent passage. It lies 1.2 miles northwest of Forestville, MD (from Forestville, MD: bearing 318°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-southeast of Washington. The topography surrounding District Heights suggests a quiet transition from the flat coastal plains toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains that loom ninety-seven miles to the west. Within the immediate landscape, residents enjoy the open green space of Unknown Park, a local sanctuary that anchors the neighborhood’s natural character. While the area maintains a proximity to the tidal influence of the Navy Yard Channel, the terrain itself remains defined by its inland soil and the subtle, persistent erosion carved by local tributaries. The air often carries a damp, heavy quality at dusk, hinting at the proximity of the coast while the sturdy earth beneath remains firmly rooted in the Piedmont transition.

Development in District Heights emerged from a desire to provide stable residential foundations for a workforce expanding alongside the nearby capital’s administrative growth. The local economy relies heavily on the service and professional sectors, echoing the industrious spirit of neighboring hubs that have long supported the regional machinery of commerce. Historically, the land served as a quiet buffer between sprawling urban centers, allowing District Heights to cultivate an independent identity focused on domestic life and community-led enterprise. Though the bustle of commerce is never far, the daily rhythm here is dictated by the movement of commuters and the quiet maintenance of local infrastructure. Small businesses continue to dot the thoroughfares, providing the essential services that keep the neighborhood functioning with a pragmatic, unpretentious efficiency.

Cultural expression in District Heights finds its voice in the diverse community gatherings and the shared pride of its long-standing residents. The spirit of the place is marked by a deep, quiet resilience, where the legacy of individuals like the acclaimed jazz musician Duke Ellington—who had roots in the broader region—seems to color the local appreciation for music and creative perseverance. Visitors might find their way toward the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Terminus for a longer excursion, though the local interest remains centered on the schools and neighborhood centers that serve as the bedrock of civic life. Annual events often bring the streets to life, turning ordinary afternoons into opportunities for communal celebration and the reinforcement of neighborhood ties. Even as the decades pass, District Heights retains a specific, grounded atmosphere that values the steady, reliable heartbeat of a life lived in the company of neighbors.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 357° N
Suitland Community Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 232° SW
Officer Lawrence Buckner Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 251° W
Between Earth and Sky - Number 8 (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 252° W
Anthony Shaw (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 301° NW
GSA-Photovoltaic Array (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 262° W
Fort Dupont Theater (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 294° NW
Senator Theater (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 308° NW
Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Community Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 269° W
John Gould Stephenson (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 289° W
Leonard Matlovich (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 289° W
Clyde Tolson (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 289° W
Anne Royall (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 289° W
America's Islamic Heritage Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 274° W
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 312° NW
Theodore Hagans Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 5.9 mi, 321° NW
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.1 mi, 280° W
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 6.2 mi, 333° NW
DC Creative Institute (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 298° NW
Rosaryville Sp (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 142° SE
National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 300° NW
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 065° NE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 8.0 mi, 274° W · 2,795 acres
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 10.4 mi, 124° SE
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.3 mi, 019° N · 26k acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.1 mi, 225° SW · 2,944 acres

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