Springdale Maryland Map

About Springdale, Maryland

Springdale is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,226. The population density is 1298.5 people per km². Springdale is located at 38.9376°N, 76.8389°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20721.

Springdale unfolds across rolling terrain, a gentle swell of land that cradles a mosaic of verdant fields and the darker, richer greens of maturing woodlands. It lies 5.8 miles west of Bowie, MD (from Bowie, MD: bearing 267°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-south-east of Chillum. The air here, especially after a late afternoon rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a constant reminder of the fertile ground beneath. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present haze, tends to diffuse softly, casting a mellow glow that softens the edges of the landscape, lending a painterly quality to the distant treelines and the occasional farmhouse that dots the horizon. The land itself feels yielding, a place where roots take firm hold, and the slow, steady processes of nature are readily apparent in the broad, unhurried sweep of the fields and the patient growth of the trees. The history of Springdale is deeply entwined with the agricultural rhythms of this region, a legacy of farming that still whispers through the names of its roads and the enduring scent of cut hay on the breeze. For generations, the land was cultivated, yielding crops that sustained families and fed markets far beyond its immediate borders. While the economy has diversified, with a growing number of residents commuting to larger urban centers, the echoes of its agrarian past remain a palpable presence, an undercurrent in the quiet hum of daily life. This connection to the land manifests in a certain groundedness, a respect for the seasons and the cycles of growth and harvest that still subtly shapes the character of Springdale and its people.

About This Springdale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Springdale, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Springdale and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Springdale includes the ZIP code (21769), telephone area code (240, 301), 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 Springdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.