Oakland Maryland Map

About Oakland, Maryland

Oakland is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,851. The population density is 263.5 people per km². Oakland is located at 39.4171°N, 79.4024°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oakland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 21784, 20733, 20747.

Oakland emerges from the high, inland plateau as a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic presence of the Oxon Run, which cuts a quiet path through the local topography. It lies 1.1 miles northeast of Suitland, MD (from Suitland, MD: bearing 41°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-southeast of Washington. This terrain is marked by expansive stretches of earth that rise and fall in steady, measured swells, offering a sense of depth that remains far removed from the low-lying plains. At the center of this expanse, Oakland Park provides a local sanctuary where the light at dusk settles heavy and gold against the tree line, softening the harsh edges of the day. The air here holds a crisp, thin quality, cooling rapidly as the shadows lengthen over the surrounding meadows, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains serves as a permanent, silent boundary on the far horizon.

Economic life in Oakland has long been tethered to the slow, deliberate pulse of the land and the modest industries that draw from its natural resources. The history of the area is etched into the quiet streets, where the architecture reflects a legacy of resilience and a pragmatic approach to the changing seasons. Residents maintain a steady pace, finding their rhythm in the routine of the morning frost and the seasonal shifts that dictate the flow of commerce. While the proximity of Rock Creek Valley and the path of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Terminus offer routes for those seeking to traverse the wider landscape, the character of Oakland remains rooted in its own distinct stillness. Even when the mind wanders toward the distant waters of Northampton Lake or the dense canopy of Cedarville State Forest, the focus of the daily experience stays firmly fixed on the local soil and the quiet endurance of those who call the place home.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.417143, -79.402352. 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 Oakland includes the ZIP code (21784, 20733, 20747), telephone area code (301, 240, 410, 443), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Garrett 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.