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Dorchester Maryland Map

Explore Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, Maryland

How to Use This Dorchester, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dorchester, 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 Dorchester.

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	Dorchester
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Charles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.618174
Longitude	-76.943306
Population	32,618
Density	28.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20603, 21613
Area Code	301, 240, 410, 443
County Seat	La Plata

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About Dorchester, Maryland

Dorchester is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 32,618. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Dorchester is located at 38.6182°N, 76.9433°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20603, 21613.

Dorchester reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland plains and the subtle shifting of shadows across open fields. The horizon remains largely level, though the distant elevation of Bacon Ridge stands as a silent sentinel thirty-four miles to the west. Residents often find respite at Dorchester Neighborhood Park, a local space that anchors the immediate surroundings with its modest greenery. Nearby, the waters of Piney Branch trace a thin, meandering line through the earth, while the still surface of Hampshire Lake offers a mirror to the expansive sky. The air here holds a particular clarity at dusk, when the light softens against the fields and the terrestrial world seems to hold its breath.

Dorchester bears the weight of a long history, where the labor of generations has shaped the character of the soil and the rhythm of the work week. The local economy relies on a blend of agricultural tradition and small-scale commerce, fostering a spirit of self-reliance that runs deep through the populace. While industry has evolved, the connection to the land remains a constant, with many families maintaining a quiet, hardworking devotion to their trades. The nearby expanse of Cedarville State Forest serves as a reminder of the wilder, wooded history that once dominated this interior territory. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the depression known as Devils Nest adds a touch of rugged complexity to the otherwise predictable terrain.

Dorchester fosters a cultural character defined by a deliberate pace and an understated appreciation for the patterns of the seasons. The West Trail provides a path for those who seek to engage with the natural environment, winding through terrain that feels both ancient and familiar. While the town remains modest in its offerings, it maintains a dignity that requires no grand monuments to justify its presence. The people here share a communal memory that honors those who have contributed to the common good, though they rarely look to celebrity to define their identity. Life in Dorchester moves with the steady, unhurried cadence of a place that knows its own worth and finds beauty in the simple accumulation of days.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dorchester Neighborhood Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 124° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 114° SE
Zekiah Swamp Nea (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 142° SE
Cedarville Sf (State Resource Management Area) — 5.0 mi, 083° E
Piscataway Park (Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 319° NW
Myrtle Grove Wma (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 235° SW
Mattawoman Natural Environment Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 253° W
Chapman Residual (State Recreation Area) — 7.4 mi, 262° W
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 8.7 mi, 321° NW · 2,795 acres
Mansion Circle/Specialty Tours (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 309° NW
Slave Memorial (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 308° NW
Mansion Line Entry (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 309° NW
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 309° NW
Virtual Mansion Tour (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 309° NW
Purple Heart Memorial (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 310° NW
Orientation Film (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 309° NW
Historic Area Entrance & Exit (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 309° NW
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 309° NW
Chapel Point Sp (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 199° S
Nepenthe Gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 324° NW
Hooray Art! (Arts Centre) — 10.6 mi, 325° NW
Belvoir Manor (Historic Ruins) — 10.9 mi, 293° NW
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.0 mi, 277° W · 2,944 acres
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar (Theatre) — 12.0 mi, 341° N
George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill Tour (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 303° NW
National Harbor Stonehenge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.1 mi, 341° N
Arts’tination (Gallery) — 12.1 mi, 341° N
The Awakening (Public Artwork) — 12.2 mi, 341° N
Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 12.7 mi, 306° NW
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.3 mi, 277° W · 1,268 acres

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