Antietam Maryland Map

About Antietam, Maryland

Antietam is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 50. The population density is 66.7 people per km². Antietam is located at 39.4162°N, 77.7422°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21782.

Antietam unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the earth gently slopes towards the namesake creek, its waters a murmur in the quietude. It lies 13.8 miles south of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 190°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-west of Brunswick. The fields, a patchwork of deep green corn and golden wheat, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that offer a dappled shade. Here, the air carries the scent of damp soil and ripening grain, a perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. The houses, solid and unpretentious, seem to grow from the land itself, their stone foundations a testament to the enduring spirit of this place. A quietness pervades Antietam, a stillness broken only by the rustle of leaves and the distant lowing of cattle. This land has witnessed epochs of American history, its soil forever marked by the echoes of the past. Antietam Creek, once a placid waterway, became the focal point of a nation’s struggle, its banks stained crimson in the bloodiest single day of the Civil War. Today, that somber history is preserved, a stark reminder of the sacrifices made, drawing visitors who walk the hallowed grounds. The economy of Antietam remains tethered to the land, with agriculture still a cornerstone, the bounty of its farms finding its way to local markets. Beyond the fields, a quiet industry hums, a continuation of the practical crafts that have sustained generations, a subtle but vital pulse beneath the serene surface of Antietam.

About This Antietam Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Antietam, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.416211, -77.742215. 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 Antietam and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Antietam includes the ZIP code (21782), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Washington County (Hagerstown), and school district assignment (Washington 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 Antietam is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.