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Riverdale Park Maryland Map

Explore Riverdale Park, 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 Riverdale Park, Maryland

How to Use This Riverdale Park, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Riverdale Park, 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 Riverdale Park.

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	Riverdale Park
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Prince George's County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.963444
Longitude	-76.931641
Population	7,351
Density	1797.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	20737
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Riverdale Park, Maryland

Riverdale Park is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,351. The population density is 1797.5 people per km². Riverdale Park is located at 38.9634°N, 76.9316°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Riverdale Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 20737.

Riverdale Park defines itself through the persistent, winding presence of the Northeast Branch Anacostia River, which carves a path through the low-lying terrain. This waterway acts as a silent witness to the subtle shifts in light that move across the landscape, turning the water into a ribbon of molten silver as the day fades. Though the Appalachian Mountains stand as a distant, hazy promise on the far western horizon, the immediate ground remains steady and grounded in its own quiet, inland rhythm. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Lake Artemesia offer a tranquil counterpoint to the steady movement of the nearby river. The air here carries a heavy, humid weight, reminiscent of the distant salt-tinged atmosphere one might find near the Navy Yard Channel, even if the actual coast remains a long journey away.

History flows through the soil of Riverdale Park, where the colonial foundations of the region are preserved within the walls of the Riversdale Historic Site. This property anchors the local narrative, serving as a reminder of the agrarian roots that once fueled the economy before the modern transition toward trade and suburban development. Industry in the vicinity has long been shaped by the proximity of transit corridors, which facilitate the movement of goods and people across the mid-Atlantic. The local economy benefits from the steady pulse of commerce, keeping the pace of daily life industrious yet measured. Residents often look back at the development of the rail and road networks that transformed the area from quiet fields into a functional, interconnected hub.

Cultural character in Riverdale Park reveals itself in the eclectic mix of architecture and the diverse voices that populate the local thoroughfares. The community maintains a steady, unremarkable grace, valuing the pedestrian experience as people traverse the local paths or visit the grounds of the Riversdale Historic Site. While the Piney Branch Valley and the distant reach of the Valley Trail suggest a landscape meant for exploration, the everyday focus remains on the immediate surroundings and the people who inhabit them. Notable individuals, such as the storied artist and musician Jim Henson, have left an indelible mark on the creative spirit of the region, their influence lingering like a familiar song. Events throughout the year draw the public together, fostering a sense of cohesion that relies more on shared presence than on grand spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 263° W
Riverdale Recreation Center (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 079° E
University Park Town Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 303° NW
What Lifts You (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 329° NW
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 214° SW
Edmonston Veterans Park (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 191° S
College Park Airport (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 036° NE
Art Works Now (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 212° SW
Site of College Park Airport (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 020° N
Kibel and Linear Galleries (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 329° NW
Herman Maril Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 331° NW
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 1.8 mi, 196° S
The Stamp Gallery (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 338° N
Saint Cecilia Chapel (ruin) (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 283° W
Old Greenbelt Theatre (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 049° NE
Greenbelt Arts Center (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 048° NE
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 210° SW
Senator Theater (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 192° S
Good Knight Castle Children's Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 012° N
National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 221° SW
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.9 mi, 061° NE · 26k acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 8.7 mi, 222° SW · 2,795 acres
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 116° SE
Uhler Nrma (State Park) — 10.1 mi, 069° E

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