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Forestville Maryland Map

Explore Forestville, 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 Forestville, Maryland

How to Use This Forestville, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	38.845113
Longitude	-76.874972
Population	12,831
Density	1261.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20747
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Forestville, Maryland

Forestville is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 12,831. The population density is 1261.5 people per km². Forestville is located at 38.8451°N, 76.8750°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20747.

Forestville emerges from the gentle undulations of the landscape as a place defined by its proximity to both the quietude of the woods and the persistent influence of the tides. It lies 2.2 miles south-southeast of Walker Mill, MD (from Walker Mill, MD: bearing 161°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-southeast of Washington. The terrain is defined by the presence of Ritchie Branch, which carves a modest path through the earth only a mile from the center of activity. A short journey toward the horizon reveals Heritage Island and the Navy Yard Channel, anchoring the region in a coastal reality that colors the local weather with salt and moisture. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant silhouette far to the west, the local geography finds its immediate character in the lush canopy provided by Cedarville State Forest. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Forestville-Ritchie Park, where the afternoon sun catches the tall grasses in a flicker of amber light.

Forestville maintains a character shaped by its evolution from rural roots into a suburban thoroughfare that serves the broader Maryland economy. The local commerce relies heavily on its position within the corridor of service and retail industries that keep the regional machinery turning with steady, predictable force. History here is written in the conversion of quiet acreage into the structured neighborhoods that now define the daily commute for many inhabitants. Beyond the immediate commercial centers, the influence of the nearby Northampton Lake suggests a legacy of natural resource management that has long governed the use of the surrounding soil. This economic landscape remains functional and direct, favoring the practical needs of those who navigate the arterial roads toward the federal centers of power. The persistence of these industries ensures that Forestville remains a waypoint of stability for those who labor within the wider metropolitan sphere.

Cultural life in Forestville reflects the diverse and industrious spirit of the people who have chosen to plant their lives here. The community gathers for local events at Forestville-Ritchie Park, where the social pulse of the neighborhood manifests in the shared activities of families and long-term residents. While the area is not defined by a singular, overwhelming landmark, the collective identity is strengthened by the presence of institutions that prioritize education and public service. Notable figures, such as the widely recognized professional athlete Kevin Durant, have roots in this region, bringing a measure of local pride to the broader cultural conversation. Everyday life moves with a deliberate pace, punctuated by the seasonal changes that sweep across the fields and the quiet reflection found near the waters of the Navy Yard Channel. Forestville fosters a sense of belonging that is less about grand architecture and more about the quiet, consistent rhythms of people moving through their days with purpose.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Suitland Bog Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 246° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 326° NW
Grumann F6F Hellcat (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 157° SE
Officer Lawrence Buckner Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 273° W
Between Earth and Sky - Number 8 (Public Artwork) — 2.9 mi, 273° W
GSA-Photovoltaic Array (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 278° W
Clagett Farm (Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 110° E
Fort Dupont Theater (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 299° NW
Senator Theater (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 310° NW
Rosaryville Sp (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 143° SE
Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Community Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 278° W
John Gould Stephenson (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 294° NW
Anne Royall (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 294° NW
Leonard Matlovich (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 294° NW
Clyde Tolson (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 294° NW
America's Islamic Heritage Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 281° W
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 313° NW
Belt Woods Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 056° NE
Theodore Hagans Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 321° NW
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.1 mi, 286° W
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 7.3 mi, 331° NW
DC Creative Institute (Arts Centre) — 7.4 mi, 301° NW
National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 303° NW
Billingsley Nrma (State Park) — 8.3 mi, 113° SE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 8.9 mi, 279° W · 2,795 acres
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 9.3 mi, 122° SE
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.8 mi, 017° N · 26k acres
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.1 mi, 228° SW · 2,944 acres

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