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Patuxent River Maryland Map

Explore Patuxent River, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Patuxent River, Maryland

How to Use This Patuxent River, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Patuxent River, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Patuxent River.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Patuxent River
State	Maryland (MD)
County	St. Mary's County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.27981
Longitude	-76.431178
Population	9,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20670
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Leonardtown

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About Patuxent River, Maryland

Patuxent River is a locality in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Patuxent River is located at 38.2798°N, 76.4312°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20670.

Patuxent River possesses a landscape defined by the persistent, winding movement of Pine Hill Run as it carves through the quiet, inland terrain. It lies 1.5 miles northeast of Lexington Park, MD (from Lexington Park, MD: bearing 54°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-southeast of California. The earth here settles into a rhythmic pattern of low-lying plains and dense woodland that stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Edgars Ridge on the western horizon. Residents often find the light at dusk particularly striking, as it catches the deep greens of the brush and the muted, earthy tones of the soil. Only a mile away, the surface of Pond Number Three mirrors the changing sky, offering a stillness that grounds the entire district. This inland expanse remains far removed from the turbulence of the edges of the continent, favoring instead the steady, quiet expansion of the local woods.

Patuxent River carries the weight of a long agricultural legacy that transitioned over time into a modern center for specialized technical and industrial work. Early settlers recognized the utility of the fertile soil, and the patterns of those original fields still dictate the flow of the local roads and property lines today. The economy now thrives on a foundation of professional research and development, which draws a disciplined workforce to the region. Many individuals commute past the sprawling groves to reach offices that prioritize high-level engineering and scientific inquiry. This professional focus provides a stable economic backbone that allows the surrounding landscape to remain largely undisturbed by heavy industrial sprawl. The industry here is quiet and cerebral, reflecting a preference for precision over the clamor of traditional manufacturing.

Patuxent River maintains a distinct cultural character shaped by a mix of long-term residents and those arriving for the specialized opportunities in the region. Carver Heights Community Park serves as the primary gathering point for local life, offering a space where the community connects amidst the native flora. While the region is not defined by the presence of celebrities, it has occasionally been home to individuals of note, such as the accomplished author and journalist Tom Clancy, who lived in this vicinity and drew inspiration from the local atmosphere. Public events often center on the seasonal changes in the woodlands, emphasizing a collective appreciation for the natural environment. The pace of daily life is measured, favoring thoughtful engagement over the hurried nature of larger metropolitan centers. It remains a place where the quiet details of the landscape are treated with a consistent and respectful attention.

Nearby Outdoor Places

African American Monument (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 227° SW
Lp5014 (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 245° SW
Open Space (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 136° SE
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 336° NW
Solomons (State Resource Management Area) — 3.0 mi, 336° NW
M.M. Davis Shipyard (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 332° NW
"on Watch" (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 337° NW
J.C. Lore Oyster House (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 332° NW
Chancellors Run Regional Park (State Recreation Area) — 3.5 mi, 258° W
St Marys River Sp (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 257° W
Salem State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.0 mi, 258° W
Church Point (Viewpoint) — 6.3 mi, 183° S
The Maryland Dove (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 182° S
Historic St. Mary's City Visitors Center (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 179° S
Calvert Cliffs Sp (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 002° N
Drayden African-American Schoolhouse (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 200° S
Smith's St. Leonard Site (Historic Ruins) — 8.8 mi, 331° NW
Indian Village (Historic Ruins) — 9.4 mi, 332° NW
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.9 mi, 065° NE · 96k acres
Taylors Island Wma (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 042° NE
Fishing Bay Wma (State Conservation Area) — 18.5 mi, 072° E
Kocen Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 19.6 mi, 335° NW
Calvart Gallery (Gallery) — 19.6 mi, 335° NW
Creative Celebrations (Arts Centre) — 20.7 mi, 335° NW
Eagle Nest (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 060° NE
Spocott Windmill (Attraction) — 25.2 mi, 032° NE
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (National Monument) — 26.4 mi, 257° W · 556 acres
Harriet Tubman Museum (Museum) — 27.7 mi, 044° NE
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.2 mi, 226° SW · 24k acres
Otwell Woodland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 33.6 mi, 030° NE

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