Edgemont Maryland Map
Edgemont, Frederick County
Edgemont, Maryland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Edgemont, Frederick County.
Interactive Map of Edgemont, Maryland
| City | Edgemont |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Frederick |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.423435 |
| Longitude | -77.493876 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Edgemont, Maryland
Edgemont is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Edgemont is located at 39.4234°N, 77.4939°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21783.0.
Edgemont unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the subtle inclinations of the Catoctin Mountains. It lies 4.5 miles west of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 278°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-west of Ballenger Creek. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, particularly in the early morning when a fine mist often clings to the hollows. Fields of emerald green, broken by the darker, more brooding shadows of mature woodlands, stretch towards horizons softened by a perpetual haze. The streams that ribbon through Edgemont, often no more than a murmur over smooth stones, reflect the vast, indifferent sky, their waters cool and clear, a vital pulse in the land. The very character of the place seems to be one of quiet resilience, a gentle persistence against the encroaching wild. The history of Edgemont is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of agriculture and the quiet industry that has sustained its people. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded crops, a testament to the enduring partnership between human hands and the land's bounty, and the local economy still draws strength from these roots. Small farms, some passed down through families for centuries, dot the countryside, their barns weathered by countless seasons. The rhythm of life here is measured by the turning of the earth and the changing light, a pace that feels both ancient and refreshingly deliberate. While no single famous edifice dominates the skyline, the enduring spirit of Edgemont resides in its quiet dignity and the deep connection its residents hold to this particular corner of Frederick County.
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About This Edgemont Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Edgemont, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Edgemont and Frederick County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Edgemont is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Edgemont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
