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Fort Washington Maryland Map

Explore Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, Maryland

How to Use This Fort Washington, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	38.731868
Longitude	-77.008662
Population	24,261
Density	679.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20744, 20749
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Fort Washington, Maryland

Fort Washington is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 24,261. The population density is 679.1 people per km². Fort Washington is located at 38.7319°N, 77.0087°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20744, 20749.

Fort Washington occupies a quiet reach of land where the earth rises into gentle, wooded swells that define the local topography. It lies 2.8 miles north of Accokeek, MD (from Accokeek, MD: bearing 6°T), and is situated 6.3 miles southwest of Prince Georges. The Piscataway Creek meanders through the landscape, acting as a constant, fluid presence that shapes the drainage of the surrounding soil. While the distant Appalachian Mountains remain far beyond the western horizon, the immediate terrain feels intimate and grounded in its inland character. Sunlight often lingers here in the late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the Mncppc Property - Fort Washington, where the land remains preserved for the benefit of all who walk its paths. The air holds a distinct stillness, particularly on mornings when the mist clings to the low-lying areas before rising to meet the canopy.

History serves as a silent guide in Fort Washington, where the echoes of past defense and development linger in the patterns of the modern streets. The local economy has evolved from its early agricultural foundations into a residential landscape that supports a diverse array of professional service industries. Residents often look toward the nearby Hybla Valley for a sense of the wider regional geography, while maintaining a focus on the stable, quiet commerce that sustains the daily needs of the population. Although the bustling activity of larger urban centers lies elsewhere, the work performed here remains essential to the regional economy. Even the path toward the distant Cedarville State Forest suggests a landscape that has long been managed and respected by those who inhabit it.

Fort Washington possesses a cultural character defined by a steady, deliberate pace that favors community connection over the clamor of metropolitan life. Notable landmarks, including the historic fortifications preserved within the Mncppc Property - Fort Washington, provide a tangible link to the strategic heritage of the region. Local events frequently bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity that is rare in more transient environments. While figures such as the accomplished musician and composer Duke Ellington were born in the broader region, the identity of the place is most strongly marked by the quiet dedication of its own citizens. The atmosphere remains one of thoughtful reflection, a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the turning of the seasons rather than the demands of a frantic world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Riverview Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 359° N
Potomac River Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 284° W
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 1.8 mi, 270° W · 2,795 acres
Nepenthe Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 286° W
Hooray Art! (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 286° W
Piscataway Park (Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 180° S
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 354° N
National Harbor Stonehenge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 352° N
Arts’tination (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 353° N
The Awakening (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 353° N
South Corner Boundary Stone (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 337° NW
Purple Heart Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 250° W
Springbank Arts Building (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 310° NW
Virtual Mansion Tour (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 250° W
Orientation Film (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 250° W
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 250° W
Jeffrey C. Dietze Stadium (Stadium) — 4.5 mi, 309° NW
Mansion Line Entry (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 249° W
Mansion Circle/Specialty Tours (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 249° W
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 251° W
Historic Area Entrance & Exit (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 250° W
Slave Memorial (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 248° W
Chapman Residual (State Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 207° SW
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.7 mi, 230° SW · 2,944 acres
Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 243° SW
Rosaryville Sp (State Park) — 10.1 mi, 074° E
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.0 mi, 244° SW · 1,268 acres

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