Westphalia Maryland Map

About Westphalia, Maryland

Westphalia is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 13,228. The population density is 468.5 people per km². Westphalia is located at 38.8454°N, 76.8111°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20774.

Westphalia unfolds across a landscape of gentle swells and broad, verdant fields, the kind of terrain that lends itself to quiet contemplation and the slow, deliberate work of the land. It lies 7.3 miles north-east of Clinton, MD (from Clinton, MD: bearing 40°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-north-east of Prince Georges. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops, a perfume mingling with the damp earth after a summer shower, and the sky above seems to stretch endlessly, a vast canvas painted with clouds that drift with unhurried grace. Roads wind through stands of mature oak and maple, their branches arching overhead to create fleeting tunnels of emerald light, and the occasional distant silhouette of a horse grazing in a pasture adds a timeless, pastoral charm to the scene. This is a place where the horizon feels close enough to touch, and the rhythm of the day is measured not by the clamor of industry, but by the changing angle of the sun and the soft murmur of the wind through the trees. The history of Westphalia is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who first cultivated it, a legacy carried forward through generations of farming families. While no single grand industry defines Westphalia, its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, a tradition that still shapes the character of the land and its people, with small farms and agricultural businesses contributing to its sustenance. This particular corner of Prince George's County has witnessed the ebb and flow of American history, its quiet fields and winding lanes holding stories of settlement and growth, and it remains a place where the past is not a forgotten relic, but a living presence, influencing the present with its enduring influence.

About This Westphalia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westphalia, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.845391, -76.811082. 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 Westphalia and Prince George's County.

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). 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 Westphalia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.