Explore Westphalia, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Westphalia, 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 Westphalia.
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 | Westphalia |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.840142 |
| Longitude | -76.824037 |
| Population | 11,770 |
| Density | 458.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 20774 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| County Seat | Upper Marlboro |
| School District | Prince George's County Public Schools |
Westphalia occupies a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Cabin Branch, which carves its path directly through the local terrain. It lies 2.7 miles west of Brock Hall, MD (from Brock Hall, MD: bearing 263°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-northeast of Prince Georges. The ground rises into modest, weathered swells that carry the gaze toward the distant Bacon Ridge, a silhouette that marks the horizon on clear, crisp evenings. Travelers might find the light here shifts with a peculiar softness as it filters over the nearby fields, casting long shadows that seem to hold the day for a moment longer. To the west, the subtle depressions of Fossil Ravine hint at a deeper geological history beneath the topsoil. Moisture from the nearby Back Channel leaves the air heavy with a faint, salt-tinged humidity, reminding those who walk the earth here of the proximity to the coast.
Westphalia maintains a quiet connection to its past, where early agricultural efforts gradually shifted toward the modern, diversified economy that sustains its residents today. Local industry relies on a careful stewardship of the land, with small-scale commerce and service sectors providing the primary livelihood for the workforce. The nearby Clagett Farm serves as a vital anchor, preserving a traditional agricultural character that contrasts with the encroaching demands of regional development. Families often look toward the resources provided by the proximity to Cedarville State Forest, where the timber and natural preserves have long influenced the local trade. Economic activity remains tethered to these steady rhythms, avoiding the erratic spikes of larger urban centers in favor of a measured, consistent growth.
Westphalia fosters a culture that values the quiet observation of the seasons, often seen in the way neighbors gather during the annual community events hosted near the edges of Schoolhouse Pond. The identity of the place is marked by a deep appreciation for the natural world, particularly the quiet solitude found on the banks of the water or while traversing the trails near the island known as Spyglass Island. While the region remains modest in its claims to fame, the spirit of Westphalia reflects a resilience common to those who live close to the earth and the changing tides of the weather. Few landmarks draw crowds from afar, yet the local gathering spots offer a sense of belonging that defines the day-to-day experience of its inhabitants. Life moves with a deliberate pace, allowing for a rare kind of stillness that is increasingly difficult to find in the wider world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westphalia, Maryland. Coordinates: 38.840142, -76.824037. 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 Westphalia includes the ZIP code (20774), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |