Mount Rainier Maryland Map

About Mount Rainier, Maryland

Mount Rainier is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,245. The population density is 4990.8 people per km². Mount Rainier is located at 38.9415°N, 76.9650°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20712.

Mount Rainier unfolds as a verdant tapestry of rolling terrain, where mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, soften the edges of well-tended lawns and modest homes. It lies 2.1 miles south-east of Chillum, MD (from Chillum, MD: bearing 138°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-east of Washington. The air here carries a gentle humidity, a constant whisper of the nearby Chesapeake Bay watershed, and on clear evenings, the light filters through the dense foliage with a painterly quality, casting long, diffused shadows that lend a quiet, contemplative mood to the neighborhood streets. Here, the land breathes with a comfortable familiarity, a place where the rhythm of daily life feels unhurried, marked by the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of traffic, a subtle reminder of its proximity to the bustling capital. This corner of Prince George's County has long been a place of transit and settlement, its history intertwined with the development of the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Originally part of larger agricultural estates, the land that now comprises Mount Rainier gradually gave way to suburban development, its growth spurred by the increasing demand for housing and its convenient access to employment centers. The local economy, once rooted in the surrounding farms and a few small industries, has evolved to reflect its commuter town character, with many residents traveling to work in government, education, and service sectors. Yet, a distinct community spirit persists, evident in the independent shops that line its main thoroughfares and the enduring sense of neighborliness that characterizes its residential blocks, a quiet testament to its enduring appeal.

About This Mount Rainier Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Rainier, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.9415, -76.964975. 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 Mount Rainier and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Mount Rainier includes the ZIP code (20712), 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 Mount Rainier is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.