Crofton Maryland Map

About Crofton, Maryland

Crofton is a locality in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. Crofton is located at 38.7793°N, 76.0480°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21054.

Crofton is a place where the air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer shower. It lies 4.5 miles east of Talbot, MD (from Talbot, MD: bearing 91°T), and is situated 1.6 miles east-north-east of Easton. The land here, gently rolling, is a patchwork of manicured lawns and the deeper greens of woodlands that whisper secrets when the wind stirs their branches. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground, a dappled dance that feels ancient and ever-present. The houses, a comfortable mix of styles, seem to settle into their surroundings with an easy grace, as if they too have grown from the soil over the years. Evenings here often bring a hushed stillness, broken only by the distant call of a bird or the soft hum of life settling in for the night. The history of Crofton is deeply entwined with the development of the surrounding agricultural lands, particularly the cultivation of tobacco that once defined this region. While the agricultural roots remain, the local economy has diversified, drawing strength from its proximity to larger centers and fostering a community that values its quiet character. The sense of place is palpable, a quiet assurance that this is a community built on enduring foundations. There are no grand monuments here, but rather the subtle, enduring beauty of well-tended spaces and the quiet pride of its residents, a distinctive charm that resonates in the everyday rhythm of Crofton.

About This Crofton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crofton, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.779282, -76.047996. 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 Crofton and Talbot County.

Detailed location data for Crofton includes the ZIP code (21601), telephone area code (410, 443, 240, 301), county seat of Talbot County (Easton), and school district assignment (Anne Arundel 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 Crofton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.