Glassmanor Maryland Map

About Glassmanor, Maryland

Glassmanor is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 16,981. The population density is 2955.5 people per km². Glassmanor is located at 38.8190°N, 76.9986°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20745.

Glassmanor breathes with the humid air of late summer, a place where the land slopes gently towards the broad, slow-moving rivers that define this corner of Prince George's County. It lies 2.8 miles east-north-east of Alexandria, VA (from Alexandria, VA: bearing 69°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-south-east of Washington. The terrain here, a subtle undulation of greens and browns, is softened by the persistent presence of trees, their canopies a thick, verdant quilt that often obscures the horizon. Houses, mostly modest and well-tended, peek out from behind mature oaks and maples, their driveways winding into the dappled shade. The quality of light in the late afternoon, a honeyed gold, seems to linger, casting long shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and the occasional patch of wilder meadow where Queen Anne's lace and Queen of the Prairie wildflowers nod in the breeze. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming honeysuckle. Historically, this region was shaped by the agricultural ambitions of early settlers, with plantations that once dominated the landscape. While those grand estates have largely receded into memory, the echoes of that past can still be felt in the enduring connection to the land. The local economy today is a mosaic, drawing strength from its proximity to larger urban centers, yet retaining a distinct character. Small businesses, from local diners to hardware stores, form the backbone of commerce, serving a community that values a sense of neighborly connection. The presence of institutions of higher learning nearby contributes to a dynamic, though often quiet, intellectual current that flows through Glassmanor, influencing its cultural fabric and the aspirations of its residents. The pace of life here is not hurried; it is a steady cadence, punctuated by the chirping of cicadas in the heat and the distant rumble of traffic on the main arteries that connect Glassmanor to the wider world.

About This Glassmanor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glassmanor, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.819002, -76.998587. 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 Glassmanor and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Glassmanor includes the ZIP code (20745), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools). 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 Glassmanor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.