Detmold Maryland Map

About Detmold, Maryland

Detmold is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 116. The population density is 90.7 people per km². Detmold is located at 39.5543°N, 78.9895°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21539.

Detmold rests in the rolling hills of Allegany County, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with contentment. It lies 16.0 miles east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 93°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-south-west of Frostburg. The terrain here is a mosaic of dense woodlands and cleared fields, stitched together by the gentle slopes that define the Appalachian foothills. Streams, their beds worn smooth by generations of water, thread their way through the landscape, their murmurs a constant, soft counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, damp scent, a blend of pine needles and rich, dark earth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet persistence of nature. The history of Detmold is a story told in the enduring strength of its people and the land they inhabit. Once a vital artery for the timber industry, the echoes of sawmills and logging camps are now softened by time, replaced by a more pastoral economy. Farms, many passed down through families, still dot the landscape, their fields yielding crops that feed the local markets and beyond. The character of Detmold is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life is dictated not by the clock, but by the turning of the seasons and the steady work of the land. There is a deep-rooted connection here, a sense of belonging that comes from shared history and the enduring beauty of the Allegany highlands.

About This Detmold Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Detmold, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.554257, -78.989471. 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 Detmold and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for Detmold includes the ZIP code (21539), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Allegany County (Cumberland), and school district assignment (Allegany 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 Detmold is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.