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Lake Arbor Maryland Map

Explore Lake Arbor, 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 Lake Arbor, Maryland

How to Use This Lake Arbor, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	38.90789
Longitude	-76.829693
Population	14,541
Density	1405.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20721
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Lake Arbor, Maryland

Lake Arbor is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 14,541. The population density is 1405.0 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 presents a quiet landscape defined by its inland position and the pervasive influence of its namesake water features. The terrain here transitions into subtle, verdant plains that stretch toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which appear as a faint, jagged suggestion on the western horizon. Residents often find solace in the local greenery, particularly within the boundaries of the Lake Arbor Community Center, which serves as a vital anchor for the neighborhood. Northampton Lake rests just a short distance away, its surface frequently catching the cool, pale light of late afternoon. Nearby, the Western Branch Patuxent River follows a winding path through the woods, carving a slow, deliberate channel through the soil. The atmosphere remains consistently grounded, reflecting the steady, unpretentious nature of the mid-Maryland countryside.

Economic life in Lake Arbor has evolved alongside the steady development of the surrounding Prince George’s County corridor, moving from earlier agrarian roots toward a modern residential and professional focus. The regional economy leans heavily into the service and administrative sectors that sustain the greater metropolitan transit web. While the area does not house heavy manufacturing, it maintains a strong connection to the broader industrial pulse of the state through its proximity to major transit arteries. History in this region is marked by the slow, methodical transition of land from quiet rural acreage into the organized, suburban clusters that define the modern streetscape. Those seeking a deeper immersion in the regional ecology often venture nineteen miles out to Cedarville State Forest, where the timber stands as a reminder of the original landscape. The local economy persists as a quiet engine, moving in harmony with the daily migration of its workforce.

Cultural life in Lake Arbor is characterized by a deliberate, neighborly pace that prioritizes the comfort of residential stability over the frantic energy of denser urban centers. The community gathers frequently at the Lake Arbor Community Center, a focal point that encourages social cohesion through shared public space and local programming. While the area lacks the grand, towering monuments of a capital city, it possesses a distinct character shaped by the families and professionals who choose to settle here. The region has occasionally been home to notable figures, including the accomplished journalist and television host Roland Martin, who has contributed to the broader cultural discourse from his roots in the area. Life here unfolds with a sense of quiet predictability, where the changing seasons and the simple rhythms of the neighborhood dictate the mood of the day. Every evening, the transition from daylight to dusk brings a stillness that reminds one of the deep, inland peace inherent to this part of the state.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lake Arbor Community Center (Local Park) — locality lies within
Lord Fairfax Historic Site (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 117° SE
Belt Woods Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 082° E
Lake View (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 012° N
Lake Deborah (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 012° N
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 097° E
Ghost Bike Memorial (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 265° W
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 076° E
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 064° NE
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 6.3 mi, 289° W
Senator Theater (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 262° W
Hyattsville Horns (Public Artwork) — 6.7 mi, 297° NW
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 297° NW
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 044° NE
Art Works Now (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 295° NW
College Park Airport (Viewpoint) — 6.8 mi, 315° NW
Gallery 19 (Gallery) — 6.8 mi, 338° N
Old Greenbelt Theatre (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 339° N
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.0 mi, 008° N · 26k acres
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 272° W
Prince George's Equestrian Center (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 146° SE
John Gould Stephenson (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 257° W
Hoover family (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 257° W
Rosaryville Sp (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 174° S
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 9.3 mi, 136° SE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 11.6 mi, 256° W · 2,795 acres

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