Burkittsville Maryland Map

About Burkittsville, Maryland

Burkittsville is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 135. The population density is 121.6 people per km². Burkittsville is located at 39.3937°N, 77.6289°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21755.

Burkittsville sits at the edge of the Catoctin Mountains, a place where the rolling hills of Frederick County begin to steepen, hinting at the ruggedness of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 10.4 miles west of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 278°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north of Brunswick. The land here is a mosaic of broad, sun-drenched fields, often quilted with ripening corn or golden hay, that give way to dense woods where ancient oaks and maples stand sentinel. Creeks, swollen with spring rains or dwindled to a whisper in summer's heat, carve shallow paths through the rich, dark soil, their banks often softened by ferns and the dappled shade of overhanging branches. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a quiet testament to the agricultural heart that beats within Burkittsville's modest embrace. The history of Burkittsville is a story whispered by the stone foundations of long-gone farmhouses and the weathered wood of the few remaining 19th-century buildings that line its single main street. Founded in the early days of westward expansion, its economy has long been tied to the fertile land, with farming – particularly dairy and grain – shaping its character for generations. While the larger agricultural operations of the county have shifted, a strong sense of local heritage persists, evident in the community's quiet resilience and the preservation of its rural charm. Even as the wider world presses in, Burkittsville holds onto a distinct identity, a pocket of enduring rural life amidst the ever-changing landscape of Maryland.

About This Burkittsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burkittsville, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.393712, -77.628879. 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 Burkittsville and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Burkittsville includes the ZIP code (21718), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick 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 Burkittsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.