Drayden Maryland Map

About Drayden, Maryland

Drayden is a locality in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Drayden is located at 38.1787°N, 76.4816°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20630.

Drayden hums with a quiet, sun-drenched stillness, a place where the broad, slow sweep of the St. Mary's River shapes the very air. It lies 8.1 miles north-west of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 308°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-south-west of Lexington Park. Marsh grasses, emerald and rust-colored depending on the season's whim, fringe the meandering creeks that snake inland, their brackish waters reflecting the vast, pale blue of the Maryland sky. Fields, a patchwork of gold cornstalks and deep green soy, roll gently towards the horizon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of ancient oak trees that have witnessed generations of life unfold. The air, thick with the scent of salt and fertile earth, carries the distant cry of gulls and the low thrum of cicadas, a constant, earthy symphony that underscores the unhurried rhythm of life here. This corner of St. Mary's County, steeped in the maritime heritage of the Chesapeake, whispers tales of its past through the weathered clapboard of its homes and the quiet dignity of its small churches. For centuries, the bounty of the river and the fertility of its land have sustained Drayden, its economy historically tethered to fishing fleets and the cultivation of tobacco, remnants of which still dot the landscape like stubborn, proud memories. Today, while agriculture remains a steadfast presence, the broader economy embraces a blend of local businesses and the steady influx of those drawn to the quiet charm and waterfront access that Drayden offers, a place where the past and present coexist in a gentle, sun-kissed embrace.

About This Drayden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Drayden, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.178738, -76.48162. 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 Drayden and St. Mary's County.

Detailed location data for Drayden includes the ZIP code (20630), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of St. Mary's County (Leonardtown), and school district assignment. 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 Drayden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.