Enter your search query in the box below.

Cumberland Maryland Map

Explore Cumberland, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Cumberland, Maryland

How to Use This Cumberland, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cumberland, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cumberland.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Cumberland
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Allegany County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.652865
Longitude	-78.762518
Population	19,076
Density	732.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	21502, 21501, 21503, 21504, 21505
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Cumberland
School District	Allegany County Public Schools

🌦 Goto Cumberland Weather Page: Cumberland, Maryland — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Cumberland, Maryland

Cumberland is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 19,076. The population density is 732.4 people per km². Cumberland is located at 39.6529°N, 78.7625°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Cumberland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 21502, 21501, 21503.

Cumberland rises from the confluence of ancient paths where the enduring pulse of Wills Creek marks the rhythm of the land. It lies 2.6 miles east of LaVale, MD (from LaVale, MD: bearing 94°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-northwest of Allegany. The surrounding terrain defines itself through the quiet presence of Ridgedale Reservoir, which holds the stillness of the afternoon light just a short distance away. To the west, the Appalachian Mountains cast long, indigo shadows that stretch across the broken horizon as dusk settles over the valley floor. Deep within the earth, the proximity to Koulip Hollow provides a rugged contrast to the more accessible grounds of the C & O Canal Museum. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and changing seasons, a reminder that the wilder reaches of Buchanan State Forest remain close enough to influence the shifting colors of the canopy.

Cumberland grew from the necessity of transit, serving as a gateway for those moving toward the frontier through the narrow passages of the interior. The local economy emerged from the extraction of coal and the steady labor of the railways, which once pulled the lifeblood of industry through the heart of the region. Workers spent generations forging a reputation for grit, their efforts etched into the heavy iron and brick that define the older industrial corridors. While the reliance on heavy manufacturing has waned, the legacy of that work remains in the sturdy architecture and the persistent work ethic that characterizes the daily commerce of the people. This history serves as a foundation, grounding the present in a tangible sense of purpose that continues to evolve as new trades take root in the soil of the old.

Cumberland maintains a character forged by the intersection of mountain isolation and the connectivity of its historic thoroughfares. The C & O Canal Museum stands as a sentinel of this heritage, preserving the memory of the labor that once defined the movement of goods and people. Local events often gather the inhabitants beneath the changing sky, fostering a sense of community that values resilience and the quiet dignity of a familiar routine. Among those who have walked these streets, the writer John Dos Passos stands as a notable figure whose observations reflected the broader currents of the American experience. Life here moves with a deliberate, steady pace, reflecting the gravity of the hills and the constant, forward motion of the water passing through the valley.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Allegany Arts Council (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 131° SE
The Three Stars Arts (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 154° SE
Embassy Theatre (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 172° S
B'er Chayim Congregation (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 144° SE
National Road Monument (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 209° SW
Thomas Cresap (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 208° SW
Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 220° SW
Narrows Scenic Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 297° NW
Al Abrams Ballfield (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 038° NE
Greenway Avenue Stadium (Stadium) — 1.0 mi, 133° SE
State of Maryland 2 (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 087° E
Wills Mountain State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 330° NW
Allegany College Of Maryland (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 094° E
Evitts Creek Pond Fma Pfa (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 074° E
The Rock - Allegany County Speedway (Stadium) — 3.6 mi, 212° SW
Rocky Gap Sp (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 067° NE
Steam Pump (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 162° S
Warrior Mountain Wma (State Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 125° SE
Buchanan State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 044° NE
Masonry Overfall (Historic Ruins) — 8.0 mi, 151° SE
Martin Hill Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 10.4 mi, 062° NE
Warrior Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.7 mi, 100° E
Meyersdale Area Historical Society (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 310° NW
Spruce Forest Artisan Village (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 279° W
Eroded Outcropping (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 245° SW
Davis History House (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 179° S
Hampshire County Artist Co-op (Arts Centre) — 21.5 mi, 179° S
Taggart Hall Civil War Museum & Visitors Center (Museum) — 21.5 mi, 179° S
Almost Heaven Swing (Attraction) — 25.6 mi, 119° SE
George Washington National Forest (National Forest) — 37.6 mi, 161° S · 1.1M acres

Latest News: Cumberland

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News