 In its northeast it borders Rijckholt and in its east and southeast the Sint Geertruid part of the Savelsbos hillside forest, which is part of the "Margraten plateau".In the west it borders the Meuse river, across which marks the border with Belgium, specifically the Liège province of Wallonia.Inbetween Maarland and this forest since a few decennia passes the E25 highway.