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Lanham Maryland Map

Explore Lanham, 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 Lanham, Maryland

How to Use This Lanham, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	38.962124
Longitude	-76.839173
Population	11,282
Density	1234.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20706, 20703
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Lanham, Maryland

Lanham is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 11,282. The population density is 1234.7 people per km². Lanham is located at 38.9621°N, 76.8392°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20706, 20703.

Lanham emerges from the quiet, verdant folds of the Maryland landscape where the slow, steady pulse of the land defines the horizon. It lies 2.2 miles east-southeast of Arbutus, MD (from Arbutus, MD: bearing 107°T), and is situated 4.1 miles southwest of Baltimore. The Bald Hill Branch traces a winding path through the local terrain, offering a subtle, rhythmic presence that anchors the surrounding woodlands. Dense thickets and quiet groves define the local ecology, particularly within the quiet reaches of Police Station Woods that provide a sanctuary for native flora. While the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunts the western skyline, the immediate environment remains defined by its inland stability and deep, earthy character. Even when the afternoon light turns a pale, bruised violet over the tree line, the atmosphere holds a stillness that suggests a long, uninterrupted connection to the soil.

Lanham carries the weight of a working history, where the rhythms of regional industry have long dictated the movement of people and goods. Early development flowed from the necessity of transit, establishing a local economy that bridges the gap between agricultural roots and the modern demands of professional corridors. Commerce here remains grounded in the practicalities of the mid-Atlantic, favoring logistics and trade over the ephemeral trends of more frantic urban centers. The labor of residents has helped shape the infrastructure that keeps the surrounding region moving, maintaining a focus on industry that feels both necessary and enduring. Watching the dusk gather over the local storefronts, one senses a place that values the steady, reliable progression of a day’s work above all else.

Lanham maintains a distinct cultural identity forged by the diverse voices that have settled along its quiet, tree-lined streets. Notable landmarks and the proximity to the serene waters of Greenbelt Lake provide a sense of place that residents recognize as uniquely their own. While popular lore often looks elsewhere, the genuine character of the area is found in the everyday interactions at local gathering spots and the shared experiences of those who call the neighborhood home. Public life is marked by the quiet observation of seasonal shifts rather than the clamor of famous spectacles, allowing for a reflective, unpretentious existence. Among those who have spent time in the region, the influence of the local environment remains a quiet, persistent current that shapes the way life is lived and remembered.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lanham Forest Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 181° S
Whitfield Chapel Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 233° SW
Lake View (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 117° SE
Lake Deborah (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 117° SE
Police Station Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 278° W
Hamilton Cemetery (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 330° NW
Gallery 19 (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 322° NW
Old Greenbelt Theatre (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 324° NW
Greenbelt MakerSpace (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 324° NW
Mother and Child Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 324° NW
Greenbelt Arts Center (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 324° NW
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.6 mi, 017° N · 26k acres
College Park Airport (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 284° W
Belt Woods Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 128° SE
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 078° E
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 131° SE
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 263° W
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 103° E
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 5.7 mi, 253° W
Uhler Nrma (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 050° NE
The Stamp Gallery (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 288° W
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 113° SE
Good Knight Castle Children's Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 322° NW
Saint Cecilia Chapel (ruin) (Historic Ruins) — 7.4 mi, 275° W
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 244° SW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 12.5 mi, 239° SW · 2,795 acres

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