Cordova Maryland Map

About Cordova, Maryland

Cordova is a locality in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 448. The population density is 33.8 people per km². Cordova is located at 38.8757°N, 75.9960°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21625.

Cordova lies on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a place where the land sighs gently towards the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 8.0 miles west-south-west of Caroline, MD (from Caroline, MD: bearing 253°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-east of Talbot. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant salt, a perpetual whisper of the nearby waterways that carve languid paths through the landscape. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled green carpets, their edges softened by stands of mature oak and pine, their branches often draped with the silvery moss that hints at humid summers. The sky, particularly at dusk, can bleed into an astonishing palette of lavender and rose, a soft benediction over the quiet roads and scattered farmhouses. Even the wind seems to move with a more deliberate, unhurried grace, rustling through the tall grasses with a sound like secrets being shared. The history of Cordova is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Talbot County, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that have worked this land for generations. The economy, while rooted in farming, has also seen the ebb and flow of other industries, with a past tied to timber and even a brief flirtation with canning. A notable feature of Cordova is its connection to the Choptank River, its tributaries acting as arteries for both commerce and recreation, a reminder of the area's maritime heritage. This quiet corner of Maryland retains a distinct character, a blend of hardworking pragmatism and a deep, unspoken appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds it.

About This Cordova Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cordova, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.87567, -75.99605. 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 Cordova and Talbot County.

Detailed location data for Cordova includes the ZIP code (21625), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Talbot County (Easton), and school district assignment (Talbot 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 Cordova is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.