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Chestertown Maryland Map

Explore Chestertown, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Chestertown, Maryland

How to Use This Chestertown, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Chestertown, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Chestertown.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Chestertown
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Kent County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.220419
Longitude	-76.070517
Population	5,532
Density	732.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	21620, 21690
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Chestertown
School District	Kent County Public Schools

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About Chestertown, Maryland

Chestertown is a locality in Kent County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,532. The population density is 732.0 people per km². Chestertown is located at 39.2204°N, 76.0705°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Chestertown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 21620, 21690.

Chestertown defines its own quiet borders where Radcliffe Creek winds through the landscape, carving a path toward the wider waters that shape the mood of the Eastern Shore. It lies 5.6 miles southeast of Kent, MD (from Kent, MD: bearing 141°T), and is situated 13.1 miles north-northeast of Queen Annes. The air here holds a moisture that softens the edges of the day, especially when the light shifts toward dusk and settles over the nearby Millers Island. Though the horizon is mostly flat, one might look far off to the west and imagine the distant silhouette of Bacon Ridge rising against the sky. Inland, the landscape is punctuated by the stillness of Montrose Farm Pond, a small mirror for the clouds that drift over the fields. The terrain feels ancient and deliberate, shaped by the slow, persistent pull of the tides that reach toward the reaches of Hills Cove.

Chestertown grew from the necessity of trade and the bounty of the land, evolving into a place where the economy remains tied to the cycles of the seasons. Local industries have long looked toward the water and the surrounding acreage, honoring a tradition of craftsmanship that values the longevity of a well-made object. The harbor once served as a vital artery for goods, and today, that maritime heritage lingers in the way the architecture maintains its connection to the riverbanks. History is not merely a record here, but a present reality found in the sturdy brickwork and the careful preservation of older commercial spaces. Even as modern commerce shifts, the connection between the working waterfront and the land remains the primary engine of the local identity.

Chestertown gathers its social life within the open greens of Fountain Park, a central space where the rhythm of the day slows to match the pace of its residents. The cultural character is defined by a deep appreciation for the arts and a quiet resilience that has sustained the community through generations. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the historic structures that line the streets, each one speaking to the colonial foundations of the region. While the town remains modest in its scale, it has provided a home for notable figures such as the author James Michener, who found inspiration in the quiet corners of this landscape. Events held throughout the year bring a focused energy to the streets, turning the public squares into a stage for local traditions that celebrate the unique spirit of the Eastern Shore.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gibson Center and Tawes Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 168° S
George Washington (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 147° SE
Larrabee Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.3 mi, 165° S
Chesapeake Movies (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 003° N
Fountain Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 165° S
Buck Bacchus Store Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 163° S
Wilmer Park/lydia Hynson Boat (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 169° S
Urieville Lake Fma Pfa (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 031° NE
Caulks Field Memorial (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 262° W
Maryland's First Women Voters (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 011° N
Sassafrass Nrma (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 018° N
Kent Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 026° NE
Crew's Landing (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 002° N
Rock Hall Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 235° SW
Grove Farm Wma (State Conservation Area) — 11.9 mi, 017° N
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.0 mi, 213° SW · 6,282 acres
Massey Air Museum (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 068° E
Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 17.4 mi, 304° NW
Harry's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 18.0 mi, 297° NW
Edgewood Middle School Planetarium (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 320° NW
Rufus M and Loraine Hall Todd Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 18.5 mi, 182° S
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 18.7 mi, 325° NW
Adkins Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 19.9 mi, 159° S
Jackson Lane Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 20.2 mi, 125° SE
3 Palms Zoo & Education Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 21.4 mi, 069° E
Horizon Cinemas (Cinema) — 21.6 mi, 344° N
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.4 mi, 358° N · 96k acres
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 24.4 mi, 064° NE
Eagles Nest Wildlife Area (State Wilderness) — 24.5 mi, 064° NE
C&D Canal Wildlife Area (State Wilderness) — 26.6 mi, 036° NE

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