Cambridge Maryland Map

About Cambridge, Maryland

Cambridge is a locality in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 13,152. The population density is 474.8 people per km². Cambridge is located at 38.5632°N, 76.0788°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21613.

Cambridge, Maryland, rests on the Eastern Shore, a place where the air hums with the low thrum of the Choptank River and the scent of salt marsh mingles with pine. It lies 15.3 miles south of Talbot, MD (from Talbot, MD: bearing 169°T), and is situated 2.0 miles south-east of Algonquin. The land here is a gentle sweep of fields, often low-lying and fertile, punctuated by stands of loblolly pine and the occasional stately oak, their branches heavy with Spanish moss. Sunlight spills across the landscape in broad, buttery strokes, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sky can turn a bruised lavender and gold over the broad expanse of water. The character of Cambridge is one of quiet resilience, a town that has weathered storms both meteorological and economic, its spirit as enduring as the tides that shape its shores. This Dorchester County hub, Cambridge, carries the deep imprint of its maritime heritage, its economy once buoyed by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay, particularly its famed blue crabs and oysters. Though the fishing industry has faced its challenges, a resourceful spirit persists, seen in the working waterfront where battered boats still bob, and in the enduring legacy of its canning factories, now largely historical markers. The town’s roots stretch back to the colonial era, its streets bearing the whispers of generations who navigated these waterways for trade and sustenance. Notable landmarks like the historic Dorchester County Courthouse stand as stoic reminders of its long past, while the nearby Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge offers a breathtaking glimpse into the region's wild heart, a sanctuary for migratory birds and a testament to the untamed beauty that still defines this corner of the shore.

About This Cambridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cambridge, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.563174, -76.078829. 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 Cambridge and Dorchester County.

Detailed location data for Cambridge includes the ZIP code (21613), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Dorchester County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Dorchester 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 Cambridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.