Explore Rosaryville, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Rosaryville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.767603 |
| Longitude | -76.828092 |
| Population | 11,548 |
| Density | 485.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 20772, 20623 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| County Seat | Upper Marlboro |
| School District | Prince George's County Public Schools |
Rosaryville rests upon a landscape defined by quiet, expansive fields and the soft, deliberate transition from woodland to open pasture. It lies 1.6 miles southwest of Marlton, MD (from Marlton, MD: bearing 222°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-southeast of Prince Georges. The terrain here is inland and steady, characterized by the gentle drainage of the Dower House Pond Branch as it winds its way toward the horizon. Residents often find the light at dusk particularly striking, as it catches the high grasses and turns the surrounding earth into a muted, burnished gold. Beyond the immediate clearings, the land reaches out toward the distant, faint silhouette of Bacon Ridge, which marks the edge of the world far to the west. Within the immediate vicinity, the verdant acreage of Rosaryville Sp provides a sanctuary where the quietude of the Maryland countryside remains preserved and undisturbed.
Rosaryville carries the weight of a long agricultural heritage, where generations have worked the soil and shaped the local economy through farming and land management. The rhythm of daily life here remains tethered to the slow cycles of the seasons, moving with a patience that seems to ignore the frantic pace of modern industrial corridors. While the local economy has shifted toward modern service and professional sectors, the legacy of the old plantation era remains visible in the preserved architecture that dots the landscape. The proximity to Dower House Pond offers a reminder of the historical reliance on natural water sources for early settlement and irrigation. Even as new development encroaches from the periphery, the core of Rosaryville maintains a rugged independence that mirrors the resilience of those who first cleared these woods.
Cultural life in Rosaryville is quiet and introspective, favoring the company of neighbors and the solitude found under the canopy of trees. Local residents frequently gather to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, often traversing the nearby Magnolia Trail to experience the changing textures of the forest. The proximity to Cedarville State Forest ensures that the wilder elements of the region remain accessible, providing a stark contrast to the manicured lawns of suburban growth. While the area is not known for hosting large-scale metropolitan events, the community finds meaning in the simple, recurring traditions that define its social calendar. Those who seek to understand the character of the land often look to the legacy of individuals like Dr. William Beanes, whose historical significance remains etched into the foundational story of this particular patch of Maryland earth.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosaryville, Maryland. Coordinates: 38.767603, -76.828092. 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 Rosaryville includes the ZIP code (20772, 20623), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |