Queensland Maryland Map

About Queensland, Maryland

Queensland is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,168. The population density is 170.2 people per km². Queensland is located at 38.7932°N, 76.7914°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20772.

Queensland unfolds across a landscape where the soft, rolling terrain of Southern Maryland begins to yield to the broader expanses of the Coastal Plain. It lies 6.1 miles east-north-east of Clinton, MD (from Clinton, MD: bearing 71°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east of Prince Georges. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun angles low, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of rich soil and the distant, almost imperceptible breath of the Chesapeake. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches thick with summer foliage, create a dappled shade over quiet roads that curve gently between modest homes and expanses of well-tended lawns. The character of Queensland is one of quietude, a place where the loudest sounds are often the chirping of unseen cicadas or the occasional rumble of a passing vehicle, a subtle hum of life that doesn't intrude. The story of Queensland is one of agricultural roots, a history woven into the very soil that once supported tobacco plantations. While the grand estates of the past have largely receded, the legacy of that era lingers in the fertile ground and the enduring connection to the land. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of small businesses and residents who commute to larger employment centers, a pragmatic adaptation to changing times. Yet, a distinct pride persists, a quiet acknowledgment of a place that has weathered shifts in fortune while holding onto its essential character, a feeling amplified by the proximity to the Patuxent River, a waterway that has long been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life in Queensland.

About This Queensland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Queensland, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.79317, -76.791359. 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 Queensland and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Queensland 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). 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 Queensland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.