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Kettering Maryland Map

Explore Kettering, 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 Kettering, Maryland

How to Use This Kettering, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	38.889656
Longitude	-76.790302
Population	14,424
Density	1013.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20774
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Kettering, Maryland

Kettering is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 14,424. The population density is 1013.9 people per km². Kettering is located at 38.8897°N, 76.7903°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20774.

Kettering unfolds across a landscape where the earth holds the quiet, damp memory of the nearby coastline, even as it remains firmly grounded in the inland expanse. It lies 1.2 miles southeast of Largo, MD (from Largo, MD: bearing 137°T), and is situated 6.1 miles southwest of Bowie. The terrain moves in subtle, rhythmic shifts, defined by the gentle presence of Northampton Lake just a short distance away. Water defines the local horizon, with the Western Branch Patuxent River carving a path through the soil that sustains the surrounding greenery. While the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains marks the far reaches of the western sky, the immediate view remains one of open fields and woodlands. Evenings here bring a silver light that settles over the reeds, turning the air cool and heavy with the scent of pine from Cedarville State Forest.

Kettering grew from the steady, patient labor of those who recognized the value in the fertile ground and the proximity to vital waterways. The local economy has shifted over generations from agrarian roots toward a modern landscape of commerce and professional services that support the daily needs of its residents. Men and women once looked toward the currents of the Back Channel to gauge the pulse of trade, and that tradition of connectivity remains essential to the regional identity. Today, the rhythm of industry is felt in the steady movement of commuters and the hum of local enterprise that occupies the corridors near the major thoroughfares. The legacy of the past persists in the way the land is managed, balancing the demands of growth with the enduring necessity of providing for the people who call Kettering home.

Kettering maintains a spirit of quiet familiarity, anchored by the gathering spaces that bring neighbors together under the shade of mature trees. Kings Creek Community Park serves as a focal point for those seeking respite, offering a place where the pace of life slows to match the turning of the seasons. Residents often find themselves drawn to the nearby islands and hollows, such as the distant Harwood Hollow or the waters surrounding Spyglass Island, for a moment of solitude away from the noise of the world. While the area does not claim the fame of global icons, it possesses a sturdy dignity that inhabitants recognize as their own. The character of the people reflects a grounded resilience, shaped by a geography that asks for steady work and offers, in return, a peaceful place to watch the sun descend behind the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Northeast Branch Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 351° N
Black Branch Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 064° NE
Belt Woods Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 054° NE
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 057° NE
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 050° NE
Clagett Farm (Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 189° S
Lake View (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 342° N
Lake Deborah (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 342° N
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 038° NE
Archbishop John Carroll (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 157° SE
Honey Branch Nrma (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 076° E
Prince George's Equestrian Center (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 157° SE
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 023° NE
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 7.0 mi, 142° SE
Between Earth and Sky - Number 8 (Public Artwork) — 8.0 mi, 249° W
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.2 mi, 354° N · 26k acres
Glendening Walking Trails at Jug Bay Nature Preserve (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 143° SE
Senator Theater (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 272° W
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 8.8 mi, 292° W
Gallery 19 (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 329° NW
Martin Luther King Junior Communications Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 010° N
Old Greenbelt Theatre (Cinema) — 9.0 mi, 329° NW
Greenbelt MakerSpace (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 329° NW
College Park Airport (Viewpoint) — 9.2 mi, 311° NW
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 279° W
John Gould Stephenson (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 266° W
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 13.4 mi, 263° W · 2,795 acres

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