Hollywood Maryland Map

About Hollywood, Maryland

Hollywood is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Hollywood is located at 39.0123°N, 76.9253°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20636.

Hollywood, Maryland, unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broadleaf woodlands, where the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil. It lies 2.3 miles north-north-east of College Park, MD (from College Park, MD: bearing 16°T), and is situated 5.6 miles east-north-east of Silver Spring. The terrain, gently rolling rather than dramatically contoured, suggests a quiet resilience, a place where life has found its footing without demanding grand gestures. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through the dense canopy of oak and maple, casting a softened, diffused light that lends an almost hushed quality to the afternoons. Pockets of open fields, likely remnants of past cultivation, break the green expanse, hinting at a history of human endeavor that has long since been absorbed by the returning wild. The character of Hollywood is one of quiet persistence, an understated presence that doesn't shout its virtues but rather allows them to be discovered by those who take the time to look. The history of this corner of Southern Maryland is tied to the agricultural rhythms of the Chesapeake watershed, an area once dominated by tobacco plantations and later by smaller farms. While Hollywood itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its roots are firmly planted in the broader narrative of the region’s development, a story of settlement, adaptation, and the enduring connection to the land. The local economy, like many in such semi-rural locales, is a blend of small businesses catering to immediate needs and a workforce that commutes to larger employment centers. The proximity to significant naval installations has also shaped the demographic and economic fabric of Hollywood, introducing a transient element alongside the established families. There's a distinct lack of overt tourist attractions, contributing to a feeling of authenticity, a place where daily life proceeds with a steady, unpretentious hum, rather than a manufactured spectacle.

About This Hollywood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hollywood, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.012332, -76.925252. 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 Hollywood and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Hollywood includes the ZIP code (20740), telephone area code (410, 443, 301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment. 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 Hollywood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.