Conowingo Maryland Map

About Conowingo, Maryland

Conowingo is a locality in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Conowingo is located at 39.6779°N, 76.1591°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21918.

Conowingo rests where the broad Susquehanna River, swollen and powerful, surrenders its inland journey to the embrace of the Chesapeake. It lies 9.5 miles west of Calvert, MD (from Calvert, MD: bearing 261°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of Havre de Grace. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the vast, churning expanse of the river, its surface often a steely grey under a wide Maryland sky, gives way to rolling hills cloaked in a dense tapestry of deciduous forest, their verdant crowns softening the horizon. Steep, wooded banks plunge towards the water, creating a sense of enclosed drama, while the air, particularly in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy fragrance, tinged with the distant tang of salt from the bay. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by millennia of water and wind, its contours a testament to the slow, persistent work of nature. The very spirit of Conowingo is inextricably linked to the river's might, most notably through the imposing presence of the Conowingo Dam, a landmark that has shaped both the physical and economic character of the locality for generations. This colossal structure, a marvel of early 20th-century engineering, harnesses the river's power, its turbines a constant, low hum beneath the surface of everyday life, feeding electricity to distant cities. Before the dam, this was a region of small farms and fishing villages, the river a vital artery for commerce and sustenance. Today, while agriculture still holds a place in the surrounding countryside, the dam remains the undeniable heart of Conowingo, drawing attention not only for its industrial significance but also for the remarkable spectacle of migrating American shad and herring that, each spring, surge upstream in a breathtaking, silver torrent, a wild pulse beating against the concrete.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Conowingo, 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 Conowingo and Cecil County.

Detailed location data for Conowingo includes the ZIP code (21918), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Cecil County (Elkton), and school district assignment. 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 Conowingo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.