Lake Arbor Maryland Map

About Lake Arbor, Maryland

Lake Arbor is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 14,335. The population density is 1442.9 people per km². Lake Arbor is located at 38.9079°N, 76.8297°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20721.

Lake Arbor unfolds as a verdant expanse, its landscape a gentle embrace of rolling terrain and mature trees that whisper secrets on the breeze. It lies 5.9 miles west-south-west of Bowie, MD (from Bowie, MD: bearing 246°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-south-east of Chillum. The very air here seems to hold a certain stillness, a hushed expectancy that settles as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. Water, the lifeblood of this place, reflects the deepening colors, its surface occasionally rippled by the passage of a waterfowl or the distant laughter of children. The character of Lake Arbor is one of quietude, a place where the hurried pulse of the wider world seems to soften, allowing for a more measured contemplation of the natural world that surrounds it. The history of Lake Arbor is intertwined with the broader narrative of Prince George's County, a region that has witnessed centuries of transformation. While not a grand agricultural hub in its early days, the land itself has always been a generous provider, sustaining those who settled here with its fertile soil and accessible waterways. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of residential living and the service industries that cater to its growing population, a subtle hum of activity that supports the tranquil rhythm of everyday life. What truly distinguishes Lake Arbor, however, is its enduring connection to the water, the lake serving as a constant, shimmering presence that anchors the community and offers moments of serene beauty, particularly as twilight deepens and the stars begin to emerge above the tree line.

About This Lake Arbor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Arbor, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.90789, -76.829693. 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 Lake Arbor and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Lake Arbor includes the ZIP code (20721), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools). 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 Lake Arbor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.