Cobb Island Maryland Map

About Cobb Island, Maryland

Cobb Island is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 916. The population density is 716.9 people per km². Cobb Island is located at 38.2585°N, 76.8439°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20625.

Cobb Island unfolds as a slender peninsula, its landform a delicate filigree against the broad expanse of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 10.9 miles south of Wicomico, MD (from Wicomico, MD: bearing 171°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east of Colonial Beach. Salt-laced air, thick with the scent of marsh grasses and the distant tang of brine, perpetually caresses the low-lying terrain. Here, the land breathes with the ebb and flow of tides, its shores a mosaic of sandy stretches and silty inlets, fringed by stands of loblolly pine and the stoic, wind-bent oaks that have weathered countless Atlantic storms. The light, particularly as dusk descends, possesses a liquid quality, gilding the rippling water and casting long, softened shadows that blur the edges between land and sea. It is a place where the horizon feels immense, a vast watercolor wash of blues and grays, and the quiet murmur of the waterways forms the constant, underlying soundtrack to life. The very soul of Cobb Island is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its waters, a heritage etched into the very rhythm of its existence. For generations, watermen have plied these rich estuaries, their livelihoods sustained by the generous harvests of crabs and oysters, a tradition that forms the backbone of Cobb Island's economy. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the weathered docks and the quiet hum of boat engines, a constant reminder of the vital role the river and bay play. History whispers in the salt-worn timbers of older homes and the stories passed down through families who have called this island home for centuries, their roots as deeply embedded as the marsh grasses themselves. While not a hub of grand pronouncements, Cobb Island holds a quiet dignity, a place where the past and present are interwoven by the ceaseless flow of water and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Cobb Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cobb Island, 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 Cobb Island and Charles County.

Detailed location data for Cobb Island includes the ZIP code (20625), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Charles County (La Plata), and school district assignment (Charles 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 Cobb Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.