Explore Marlton, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Marlton |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.761088 |
| Longitude | -76.786536 |
| Population | 9,802 |
| Density | 638.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 20772 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| County Seat | Upper Marlboro |
| School District | Prince George's County Public Schools |
Marlton occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by the steady flow of the Charles Branch, which carves its way through the local terrain. It lies 1.6 miles northeast of Rosaryville, MD (from Rosaryville, MD: bearing 42°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east of Prince Georges. The landscape surrounding Marlton favors a subtle, inland character where the horizon remains flat and open, punctuated only by the distant silhouette of Bacon Ridge some twenty miles away. Residents often look toward the nearby Pence Pond when seeking a moment of stillness, as the water reflects the amber light of late afternoon with a glass-like clarity. Beyond the immediate clearings, the terrain transitions into dense, forested patches that provide a cool, shaded reprieve from the summer heat. This interior region remains defined by its terrestrial stability, far removed from the shifting edges of the coast.
Marlton traces its roots to the quiet labor of early agricultural settlers who recognized the fertility of the surrounding soil. Over the decades, the local economy shifted from traditional farming to a diverse mix of professional services and suburban commerce that supports the daily needs of the residents. While the industry of the past relied heavily on the harvest of these fields, modern Marlton functions as a vital hub for commuters who value the balance between work and the surrounding woodland. Small businesses and neighborhood enterprises form the backbone of the local trade, maintaining a steady, industrious pace. The legacy of these industrious foundations remains visible in the way the local infrastructure accommodates both new growth and the preservation of older, established properties.
Marlton maintains a character shaped by the intersection of personal privacy and communal outdoor spaces, such as the accessible grounds of Old Colony Drive Park. Those who wander further afield often find themselves exploring the paths of Cedarville State Forest or the winding stretches of the Magnolia Trail, which offer a deeper connection to the local environment. While the area does not host grand monuments, the rhythm of life here is marked by the quiet observation of seasonal changes that drift through the trees and across the open lawns. The culture remains grounded and unpretentious, prioritizing the simple pleasure of a quiet evening on a porch or a walk through the local greenery. Notable individuals have occasionally called this region home, though the true identity of Marlton persists in the collective, understated habits of its long-term residents.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marlton, Maryland. Coordinates: 38.761088, -76.786536. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Marlton includes the ZIP code (20772), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |