Broomes Island Maryland Map

About Broomes Island, Maryland

Broomes Island is a locality in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 460. The population density is 224.1 people per km². Broomes Island is located at 38.4182°N, 76.5441°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20615.

Broomes Island lies at the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay, a sliver of land where the water seems to hold a perpetual, hushed conversation. It lies 18.0 miles east of Wicomico, MD (from Wicomico, MD: bearing 89°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-north-west of California. The terrain here is low-slung, a gentle surrender to the embrace of the tides, with marsh grasses whispering secrets to the salty breeze that perpetually combs through the sparse stands of pine and oak. Oyster beds, like submerged constellations, punctuate the shallows, their rough surfaces a familiar texture underfoot should one venture too close to the shore during an exceptionally low ebb. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid, sun-warmed density that softens the edges of the world as dusk deepens, painting the western sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges that reflect in the glassy, unmoving water of the creeks. The story of Broomes Island is inextricably tied to the bounty of its surrounding waters, a legacy etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring rhythm of fishing and oystering. For generations, the livelihoods of its inhabitants have been drawn from the rich oyster beds and the plentiful fish that navigate these tidal channels, a dedication that has shaped the character of Broomes Island into one of quiet resilience and practical ingenuity. While modern conveniences have arrived, the underlying economy still breathes with the pulse of the bay. The weathered docks, often draped with nets drying in the sun, bear silent witness to this continuous connection, a living testament to a community whose identity is as deeply rooted in the water as the ancient cypress knees that grip the muddy banks.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Broomes Island, 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 Broomes Island and Calvert County.

Detailed location data for Broomes Island includes the ZIP code (20615), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Calvert County (Prince Frederick), and school district assignment (Calvert 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 Broomes Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.