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LaVale Maryland Map

Explore LaVale, 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 LaVale, Maryland

How to Use This LaVale, Maryland Map

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

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	LaVale
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Allegany County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.655643
Longitude	-78.810575
Population	14,312
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21502
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Cumberland

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About LaVale, Maryland

LaVale is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 14,312. The population density is 680.0 people per km². LaVale is located at 39.6556°N, 78.8106°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21502.

LaVale occupies a stretch of land defined by the steady, persistent presence of Braddock Run. It lies 2.6 miles west of Cumberland, MD (from Cumberland, MD: bearing 274°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east of Frostburg. The terrain here rises and falls with the quiet gravity of an inland landscape, far removed from the shifting salt-heavy air of the coast. Residents often look toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which rim the horizon like a jagged, protective edge against the sky. To the west, the quiet depths of Koulip Hollow offer a stark contrast to the familiar paths of the neighborhood, while the nearby Ridgedale Reservoir holds still water that mirrors the changing seasons. Within the immediate reach of all, Lavale Distric Park provides an open expanse where the light at dusk settles softly over the grass, grounding the day in a calm, amber glow.

Industry in LaVale once hummed with the steady pulse of regional transit and the movement of goods through this vital corridor. The local economy grew from these arteries, shifting over generations as the demands of the working world evolved from the heavy labor of the past into a modern mix of commerce and service. Men and women here have long relied on the resilience of the local soil and the strength of their own hands to build a life that is both sturdy and unpretentious. While the labor of the past remains visible in the aging infrastructure of the region, the present day is marked by a quieter, persistent productivity. The proximity to Buchanan State Forest reminds those who live here of the raw, untamed timber that once dominated the wider landscape before the roads took hold.

LaVale maintains a character defined by the rhythm of daily life and the steady connection of its people to the land they occupy. The local culture is one of neighborly observation, where the changing colors of the trees in autumn are as significant as any seasonal event. While the area is not defined by the fame of individuals, it shares in the broader heritage of the region, grounded in a stoic, hardworking spirit. Landmarks here are often simple, cherished spaces like the local park, which serve as the true center of social gravity for those who call the area home. Life moves with a deliberate, measured pace, reflecting a community that values the solidity of its surroundings over the frantic noise of the wider world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lavale Distric Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 154° SE
Ort Field (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 033° NE
Narrows Scenic Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 065° NE
Wills Mountain State Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 051° NE
Park (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 111° E
Allegany Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 094° E
National Road Monument (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 100° E
Thomas Cresap (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 100° E
First Toll Gate House (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 241° SW
Embassy Theatre (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 097° E
The Three Stars Arts (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 096° E
The Rock - Allegany County Speedway (Stadium) — 3.3 mi, 168° S
Greenway Avenue Stadium (Stadium) — 3.4 mi, 105° E
State of Maryland 2 (State Resource Management Area) — 3.8 mi, 089° E
Dans Mountain Wma (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 219° SW
Steam Pump (Historic Ruins) — 7.3 mi, 143° SE
Rocky Gap Sp (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 070° E
Savage River Sf (State Resource Management Area) — 7.9 mi, 274° W
Warrior Mountain Wma (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 116° SE
Masonry Overfall (Historic Ruins) — 9.7 mi, 138° SE
Martin Hill Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 12.7 mi, 068° E
Meyersdale Area Historical Society (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 315° NW
Warrior Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 17.3 mi, 099° E
Spruce Forest Artisan Village (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 279° W
Eroded Outcropping (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 241° SW
Davis History House (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 173° S
Hampshire County Artist Co-op (Arts Centre) — 21.9 mi, 173° S
Taggart Hall Civil War Museum & Visitors Center (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 173° S
Old Cherry Glade Meetinghouse (Attraction) — 24.2 mi, 263° W
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 38.7 mi, 158° S · 1.1M acres

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