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Glenarden Maryland Map

Explore Glenarden, 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 Glenarden, Maryland

How to Use This Glenarden, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	38.929278
Longitude	-76.861639
Population	6,402
Density	2066.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	20706
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Glenarden, Maryland

Glenarden is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,402. The population density is 2066.7 people per km². Glenarden is located at 38.9293°N, 76.8616°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Glenarden is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 20706.

Glenarden reveals its character through the quiet, persistent flow of the Cattail Branch, which serves as a vital artery for the local landscape. It lies 1.9 miles east of Landover, MD (from Landover, MD: bearing 100°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-northeast of Washington. The terrain surrounding Glenarden remains largely defined by its gentle, inland topography, standing some twenty-one miles from the nearest open coastline. While the horizon offers a subtle suggestion of the distant Appalachian Mountains, the immediate environment is shaped by the presence of Northampton Lake, which provides a reflective stillness to the local scenery. Residents often observe the interplay of light as it shifts across the vegetation, particularly during the transition from afternoon to evening. This geography fosters a sense of grounded stability, linking the daily routines of the people to the natural rhythms of the surrounding earth.

Glenarden grew from humble, intentional roots into a place that balances residential comfort with the broader economic currents of the region. The local economy has evolved alongside the development of the surrounding districts, shifting from earlier agrarian influences to a more modern, service-oriented structure. Though industry is less concentrated here than in the dense urban centers nearby, the town maintains a steady pulse defined by the labor and professional contributions of its inhabitants. Businesses within Glenarden benefit from a proximity to established transit corridors, allowing for a seamless exchange of goods and services. History here is marked not by grand monuments of commerce, but by the quiet persistence of families and small enterprises building their lives over several decades.

Glenarden cultivates a distinct cultural identity, most visibly celebrated within the boundaries of Glenarden Community Park. This space acts as the primary social anchor, where neighbors gather for events that highlight the community's shared values and long-standing traditions. While the influence of the nearby Navy Yard Channel and the distant Burnham Barrier reminds residents of the wider regional geography, the focus remains on the specific, intimate quality of life found within the municipal borders. Notable figures, such as the accomplished athlete Kevin Durant, have roots that trace back to this corner of the state, bringing a sense of local pride to the area. Life moves with a deliberate, unassuming pace, prioritizing the strength of social ties and the preservation of a welcoming, neighborly atmosphere for all who reside here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Glenarden Woods Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 300° NW
Palmer Park Community Center (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 213° SW
Prince George'S Sports And Learning Complex (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 188° S
Lake View (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 055° NE
Lake Deborah (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 055° NE
Ghost Bike Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 239° SW
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 4.3 mi, 278° W
College Park Airport (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 317° NW
Vanglorious Bluebird (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 292° W
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 291° W
Art Works Now (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 287° W
Belt Woods Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 102° E
Gallery 19 (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 351° N
Old Greenbelt Theatre (Cinema) — 5.0 mi, 351° N
Greenbelt Arts Center (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 351° N
Senator Theater (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 243° SW
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 111° E
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 259° W
Kibel and Linear Galleries (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 310° NW
Herman Maril Gallery (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 310° NW
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.2 mi, 022° N · 26k acres
Saint Cecilia Chapel (ruin) (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 295° NW
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 092° E
John Smilie (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 243° SW
Rosaryville Sp (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 166° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 10.4 mi, 246° SW · 2,795 acres
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 11.6 mi, 135° SE

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