Bel Alton Maryland Map

About Bel Alton, Maryland

Bel Alton is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Bel Alton is located at 38.4640°N, 76.9828°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20611.

Bel Alton rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the rich, dark soil yields to the open sky. It lies 6.7 miles west-north-west of Wicomico, MD (from Wicomico, MD: bearing 301°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-south-east of Charles. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and pine that offer a cool, deep shade in the humid Maryland air. The roads here are often narrow, winding through the countryside, bordered by weathered fences and the occasional mailbox standing sentinel. Dusk settles slowly, painting the western sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, a quiet spectacle that seems to absorb the day's lingering heat. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, carries the distant lowing of cattle and the hum of cicadas, a natural symphony that underscores the peaceful character of Bel Alton. The history of Bel Alton is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Charles County, a legacy evident in the enduring farms and the quiet dignity of its older homes. For generations, this land has been shaped by the hands of those who worked its soil, cultivating tobacco and other crops that formed the backbone of the local economy. While modernization has brought changes, a strong sense of tradition persists, fostering a close-knit community where neighbors still know each other’s names. The nearby waterways, tributaries of the Potomac River, have long offered both sustenance and a means of transport, subtly influencing the rhythm of life here. Though not a place of grand monuments, Bel Alton possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a palpable sense of place that speaks of continuity and a deep connection to the land.

About This Bel Alton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bel Alton, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.464012, -76.982751. 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 Bel Alton and Charles County.

Detailed location data for Bel Alton includes the ZIP code (20611), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Charles County (La Plata), 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 Bel Alton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.