Brownsville Maryland Map

About Brownsville, Maryland

Brownsville is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 20. The population density is 104.2 people per km². Brownsville is located at 39.3820°N, 77.6603°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21758.

Brownsville rests in a valley where the rolling terrain of Washington County begins to deepen, a landscape shaped by ancient forces and the persistent flow of water. It lies 12.0 miles west of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 273°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-north-west of Brunswick. Here, the land slopes gently towards the Potomac River, its fertile bottomlands a stark contrast to the more rugged, wooded hills that hem the horizon. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pines, a subtle perfume that permeates the quiet mornings. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a warm, almost buttery glow on the fields of corn and soybeans, illuminating the purposeful, unhurried rhythm of life in this part of Maryland. This locality, with its roots stretching back to early American settlement, has long been tied to the bounty of the land and the commerce that flows along its waterways. The C&O Canal, a relic of a bygone industrial era, still traces its path nearby, a silent testament to the ambition that once pulsed through this region. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, employing many of Brownsville's residents in the cultivation of its rich soil, the echoes of past industries linger in the quiet hum of small businesses and the weathered facades of historic buildings. The nearby Antietam National Battlefield, a place of profound historical significance, draws visitors who walk the hallowed ground, a reminder of the pivotal role this area played in shaping the nation's destiny.

About This Brownsville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Brownsville, 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 Brownsville and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Brownsville includes the ZIP code (21715), 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 Brownsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.