Oakland Maryland Map

About Oakland, Maryland

Oakland is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Oakland is located at 38.8609°N, 76.9103°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21550.

Oakland, a place where the land itself seems to exhale contentment, unfolds with a gentle grace under the expansive Maryland sky. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-east of Prince Georges, MD (from Prince Georges, MD: bearing 22°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-south-east of Washington. Rolling terrain, softened by the persistent kiss of rain and sun, gives way to a tapestry of verdant fields and stands of mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient, knowing hands. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and the sweet breath of distant pine. Here, the pace of life is measured not by the hurried tick of a clock, but by the slow, deliberate arc of the sun across the horizon, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and shrink with the day's unfolding. The history of Oakland is a quiet narrative, etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they cultivate. For generations, this locality has been shaped by the agricultural rhythms of the surrounding countryside, its economy tied to the bounty of the earth. While precise origins are lost to the mists of time, the character of Oakland speaks of a deep-rooted connection to the soil, a legacy passed down through families who have worked these fields and tended these woods. Though not a hub of industry in the modern sense, its distinctive charm lies in this very groundedness, a palpable sense of continuity that permeates the very essence of Oakland.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.860946, -76.910251. 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 Oakland and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (21784), telephone area code (301, 240, 410, 443), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Garrett 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 Oakland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.