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La Plata Maryland Map

Explore La Plata, 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 La Plata, Maryland

How to Use This La Plata, Maryland Map

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

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	La Plata
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Charles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.543467
Longitude	-76.96979
Population	10,159
Density	530.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	20646
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	La Plata
School District	Charles County Public Schools

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About La Plata, Maryland

La Plata is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 10,159. The population density is 530.2 people per km². La Plata is located at 38.5435°N, 76.9698°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. La Plata is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 20646.

La Plata anchors itself firmly upon the interior plains of Maryland, defined by a landscape that favors the quiet persistence of earth over the drama of elevation. It lies 5.5 miles south-southwest of Saint Charles, MD (from Saint Charles, MD: bearing 201°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east of Charles. The Clark Run meanders through the terrain, tracing a path that whispers of the slow movement of water across the soil. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the gentle rise of Rose Hill provides a modest point of reference against the vast, open sky. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles heavily here, turning the fields into a muted palette of amber and deep violet. Those seeking the quietude of nature might look toward the distant Doncaster State Forest or the rugged contours of Devils Nest, both of which define the broader regional character.

History in La Plata remains etched into the foundational patterns of commerce and trade that have long supported the local economy. The transition from agrarian roots to a modern professional center has been marked by a steady, deliberate growth that reflects the enduring nature of the region. Local industries continue to thrive on the strength of a workforce that values stability and the practical application of regional resources. While the economy has evolved, the sense of purpose remains tied to the land and the networks of people who sustain it. A visit to the La Plata Mini-Park offers a brief, grounded perspective on how the modern pace of life balances against these older, established rhythms.

Cultural life in La Plata flourishes through a series of local gatherings and an appreciation for the quiet, shared moments that define daily existence. The character of the people is often described as thoughtful, favoring a reserved warmth that reveals itself slowly over time. Notable landmarks serve as gathering points, grounding the community in a physical sense of place that transcends the fleeting nature of trends. While the region maintains a modest profile, the presence of figures like the legendary jazz musician Duke Ellington, who possessed deep ancestral ties to the surrounding area, adds a layer of artistic resonance to the local narrative. Events held throughout the seasons draw the community together, reinforcing a sense of continuity that persists beneath the shifting canopy of the changing years.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Laurel Springs Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 050° NE
Lp5014 (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 252° W
Myrtle Grove Wma (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 300° NW
Chapel Point Sp (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 202° S
Mattawoman Natural Environment Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 310° NW
Chapman Residual (State Recreation Area) — 7.1 mi, 305° NW
ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland (State Park) — 7.9 mi, 170° S
Boarman Memorial (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 157° SE
Saint Francis of Assisi (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 157° SE
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.5 mi, 305° NW · 2,944 acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 12.6 mi, 341° N · 2,795 acres
Belvoir Manor (Historic Ruins) — 12.7 mi, 317° NW
Slave Memorial (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 330° NW
Mansion Circle/Specialty Tours (Attraction) — 13.0 mi, 331° NW
Mansion Line Entry (Attraction) — 13.0 mi, 331° NW
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 331° NW
Virtual Mansion Tour (Cinema) — 13.1 mi, 331° NW
Orientation Film (Cinema) — 13.1 mi, 331° NW
Historic Area Entrance & Exit (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 331° NW
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 331° NW
Basin Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.3 mi, 316° NW
Nepenthe Gallery (Gallery) — 14.5 mi, 341° N
Hooray Art! (Arts Centre) — 14.6 mi, 341° N
George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill Tour (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 324° NW
Pollinator Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 14.6 mi, 306° NW
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.4 mi, 297° NW · 1,268 acres
Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 15.4 mi, 325° NW
Mallows Bay-Potomac National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 16.4 mi, 253° W
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar (Theatre) — 16.7 mi, 352° N

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