Emmitsburg Maryland Map

About Emmitsburg, Maryland

Emmitsburg is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,845. The population density is 681.8 people per km². Emmitsburg is located at 39.7045°N, 77.3269°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21727.

Emmitsburg rests at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains, a place where rolling farmland gives way to the gentle rise of forested ridges. It lies 20.5 miles north-north-east of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 12°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-north-west of Taneytown. The air here, especially in late afternoon, carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable coolness that seeps from the slopes. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks a deep, burnished gold under the waning sun, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of barns and silos. The Emmitsburg Creek, a ribbon of clear water, meanders through the valley, its banks fringed with willows that whisper secrets to the breeze. The character of the land itself feels both solid and yielding, a landscape shaped by patient agricultural hands and the enduring presence of the ancient mountains. This corner of Frederick County carries the quiet hum of a long-established community, its roots reaching back to the late 18th century. The economy has long been tied to the fertile soil, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, though a subtle shift has occurred over the decades. Emmitsburg is also the proud home of Mount St. Mary's University, its distinctive architecture a landmark on the eastern edge of town, drawing students and scholars who add a different kind of intellectual energy to the local rhythm. The presence of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton further imbues Emmitsburg with a spiritual dimension, a place of pilgrimage that draws visitors seeking quiet reflection. The pace of life here is unhurried, marked by the changing seasons and the steady routines of a community that has learned to thrive amidst the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Emmitsburg, 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 Emmitsburg and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Emmitsburg includes the ZIP code (21727), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick 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 Emmitsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.