Laurel Maryland Map

About Laurel, Maryland

Laurel is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 29,798. The population density is 2401.1 people per km². Laurel is located at 39.0993°N, 76.8483°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20707.

Laurel unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes and wooded hollows, where the Chesapeake Bay watershed begins to assert its influence. It lies 2.0 miles north of South Laurel, MD (from South Laurel, MD: bearing 3°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Columbia. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches often heavy with dew in the early morning mist, create a verdant canopy that whispers secrets of seasons past. The terrain, carved by the slow, persistent work of small streams and rivulets, offers a quiet, grounded beauty. Here, the air carries the earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, especially after a summer rain, and the late afternoon sun, slanting through the trees, casts long, golden shafts of light that illuminate the forest floor with a fleeting, ethereal glow. The history of Laurel is deeply intertwined with the Patuxent River, once a vital artery for commerce and industry. Early mills harnessed the river's power, laying the foundation for a community that evolved through agricultural prosperity and later, a significant role in manufacturing, particularly textiles, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This legacy can still be glimpsed in the sturdy, brick architecture of older buildings that stand as quiet testaments to those industrious times. Today, Laurel balances its historical roots with a modern, dynamic economy, drawing strength from its strategic position within a bustling metropolitan corridor, while still cherishing the sense of local identity and the enduring character of its neighborhoods, where a palpable sense of continuity persists.

About This Laurel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laurel, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.099275, -76.848306. 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 Laurel and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Laurel includes the ZIP code (20707), 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 Laurel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.