Explore East Riverdale, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East Riverdale, 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 East Riverdale.
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 | East Riverdale |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.962055 |
| Longitude | -76.921918 |
| Population | 18,459 |
| Density | 4413.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 20737, 20781 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| County Seat | Upper Marlboro |
| School District | Prince George's County Public Schools |
East Riverdale occupies a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Northeast Branch Anacostia River as it carves through the Maryland terrain. It lies 1.3 miles east-northeast of Hyattsville, MD (from Hyattsville, MD: bearing 72°T), and is situated 7.7 miles northeast of Washington. The ground holds a quiet moisture, drawing sustenance from the nearby Lake Artemesia, which sits a mere mile away and offers a mirror to the shifting gray skies. Though the Appalachian Mountains remain distant silhouettes on the western horizon, the local geography retains a subtle, undulating character shaped by the passage of time and water. The air here carries a heavy, humid weight, reminiscent of the marshy tides that pull at the distant Navy Yard Channel. Residents often find solace in the Riverdale Recreation Center, a vital expanse of green that serves as the anchor for the surrounding neighborhood.
East Riverdale maintains a historical rhythm tied to the expansion of regional commerce and the steady pulse of industry that once defined the corridors of the state. Small enterprises and local trade have long formed the backbone of the economy, providing a foundation for families who have staked their claim in the soil for generations. The legacy of development remains visible in the brick architecture and the quiet, industrious nature of the streets where labor and residence are closely intertwined. While the modern world moves with an accelerated pace, the local economy continues to honor the pragmatic traditions of its predecessors. This persistence ensures that East Riverdale remains a place of enduring utility, where the work of the day is measured by the tangible output of its people.
Cultural character in East Riverdale is forged in the intersections of daily life, where long-standing traditions meet the changing demographics of a modern Maryland suburb. The neighborhood fosters a sense of communal belonging, often gathered around the shared spaces that define the local identity. While the area does not claim the fame of global capitals, it possesses an authentic, grounded quality that resists the superficial polish of more commercialized regions. Residents occasionally venture toward the Valley Trail to find a reprieve from the noise, moving past the influence of the nearby Piney Branch Valley. The presence of the Burnham Barrier in the wider landscape provides a subtle reminder of the complex geography that surrounds this corner of the world. Through every season, the people of East Riverdale continue to shape a narrative defined by resilience, quiet observation, and a deep connection to their immediate surroundings.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Riverdale, Maryland. Coordinates: 38.962055, -76.921918. 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 East Riverdale includes the ZIP code (20737, 20781), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |