Dunkirk Maryland Map

About Dunkirk, Maryland

Dunkirk is a locality in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,166. The population density is 136.0 people per km². Dunkirk is located at 38.7218°N, 76.6605°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20754.

Dunkirk rests on rolling land that slopes gently toward the Patuxent River, its fields a patchwork of cultivated green and deep, shadowed woodlands. It lies 13.2 miles east-south-east of Clinton, MD (from Clinton, MD: bearing 103°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-south-east of Rosaryville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the distant, briny tang of the Chesapeake Bay, a subtle perfume that clings to the humid summer days. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, tends to diffuse, casting a soft, almost ethereal glow on the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that dot the landscape, hinting at a quiet resilience. The very texture of the earth feels ancient, a deep loam that has yielded harvests for generations. The history of Dunkirk is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that shade its lanes, a story interwoven with the agricultural heritage of Calvert County. For centuries, this land was shaped by the plow and the seasons, its economy tethered to the bounty of the soil and the nearby waters. While farming remains a vital thread, the character of Dunkirk has broadened, with a growing presence of small businesses and a steady influx of families drawn to its tranquil pace and access to the broader economic currents of Southern Maryland. You can still find remnants of its past in the quiet dignity of its older buildings and the enduring traditions of a community that values its connection to the land.

About This Dunkirk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunkirk, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.721784, -76.660519. 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 Dunkirk and Calvert County.

Detailed location data for Dunkirk includes the ZIP code (20754), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Calvert County (Prince Frederick), and school district assignment (Calvert 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 Dunkirk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.