Charlton Maryland Map

About Charlton, Maryland

Charlton is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population density is 191.8 people per km². Charlton is located at 39.6301°N, 77.8942°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21722.

Charlton rests against the rolling hills of Washington County, where the land breathes a quiet resilience. It lies 9.3 miles west of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 265°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west of Halfway. The terrain here is a patient geography, marked by the steady flow of streams that wind through fertile fields, their banks often softened by stands of oak and maple. Even in the heat of summer, there's a certain coolness that clings to the air, a subtle dampness hinting at the nearby Potomac River's influence, and the light at dusk often catches the broad leaves of the cornfields in a burnished gold that seems to linger long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. Charlton’s character is etched not in grand pronouncements, but in the familiar curve of a dirt road leading to a weathered barn, or the way the wind rustles through the tall grasses bordering the farmlands. The history of Charlton is a story told in the grain of its soil and the enduring spirit of its people, a narrative deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region. For generations, this land has sustained families through the planting and harvesting of crops, a quiet pact between humanity and the earth that continues to shape the local economy. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this corner of Maryland, the enduring strength of family farms and the steady hum of rural life provide a distinct rhythm, a sense of continuity that feels as solid as the ancient stones of the old farmhouses. There are no grand monuments here, but rather a quiet dignity in the way the community carries its past, a subtle echo of the generations who worked this land before, their lives woven into the very fabric of Charlton.

About This Charlton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlton, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.630096, -77.894164. 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 Charlton and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Charlton includes the ZIP code (21722), 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 Charlton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.