Crisfield Maryland Map

About Crisfield, Maryland

Crisfield is a locality in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,499. The population density is 549.1 people per km². Crisfield is located at 37.9835°N, 75.8538°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21817.

Crisfield, Maryland, spills onto the western edge of the Delmarva Peninsula like a forgotten tide, its shores gnawed by the Chesapeake Bay's restless breath. It lies 25.8 miles west-south-west of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 242°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-west of Marion. The air here carries the briny tang of salt marsh and the phantom scent of sun-baked pine, a perfume that clings to everything from the weathered clapboard houses to the stoic faces of its inhabitants. Low-lying and flat, the landscape unfolds in a gentle surrender to the vast expanse of water, where the sky seems to stretch infinitely, often painted in hues of bruised lavender and molten gold as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, skeletal shadows from the skeletal remains of old piers. The very earth feels saturated, a testament to the constant negotiation between land and sea, where drainage ditches snake like silver veins and the rustle of reeds whispers secrets of the marsh's wild heart. This is a place where the rhythm of life has long been dictated by the tides and the bounty of the bay, a heritage woven into the very fabric of Crisfield's being. For generations, the economy has been inextricably linked to the oyster beds and crab pots that dot the surrounding waters, the "seafood capital of the world" earning its moniker through sheer, unwavering dedication. The town's history is etched in the peeling paint of its waterfront establishments and the stoic resilience of its people, descendants of watermen and canneries that once boomed. While the industry has evolved, the spirit remains, a quiet pride in a livelihood hard-won from the unforgiving, yet generous, embrace of the Chesapeake. Even the whisper of the wind through the rigging of docked boats seems to carry echoes of a past rich with maritime endeavor and the enduring strength of a community that has always looked to the water for its sustenance and its soul.

About This Crisfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crisfield, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.983458, -75.853821. 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 Crisfield and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Crisfield includes the ZIP code (21817), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Somerset County (Princess Anne), and school district assignment (Somerset 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 Crisfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.