Abell Maryland Map

About Abell, Maryland

Abell is a locality in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Abell is located at 38.2543°N, 76.7436°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20606.

Abell rests in a gentle fold of Southern Maryland, where the land, softened by centuries of cultivation, spills towards the placid waters of St. Mary's River. It lies 13.2 miles south-south-east of Wicomico, MD (from Wicomico, MD: bearing 147°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-south-west of Leonardtown. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of loam and pine, a fragrance that deepens with the approach of twilight, when the sky bleeds into hues of rose and lavender over the scattered farmsteads. Wide, cultivated fields, a mosaic of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards the tree lines, broken occasionally by the glint of a distant pond or the weathered silhouette of a barn. The roads, often unpaved and winding, seem to follow the natural contours of the terrain, leading past stands of ancient oaks whose branches, gnarled and moss-draped, whisper tales of bygone days. The history of Abell is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the broad sweep of the Chesapeake Bay's tributaries, a heritage that continues to shape its identity. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with tobacco once dominating the landscape and its economy, leaving behind a legacy of grand manor houses and the enduring traditions of rural life. While the agricultural rhythms persist, the local economy today also finds expression in small businesses and the quiet hum of daily life, a steady, unhurried pulse that resonates through the community. The proximity to the water, though not always directly visible from every point, imbues Abell with a subtle maritime character, a reminder of the bay's influence on the lives and livelihoods of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Abell, 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 Abell and St. Mary's County.

Detailed location data for Abell includes the ZIP code (20606), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of St. Mary's County (Leonardtown), and school district assignment. 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 Abell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.