Ewell Maryland Map

About Ewell, Maryland

Ewell is a locality in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Ewell is located at 37.9957°N, 76.0333°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21824.

Ewell unfolds across a landscape shaped by the subtle embrace of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 19.5 miles east-south-east of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 113°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Crisfield. Here, the land, a low-lying expanse of cultivated fields and marshy edges, breathes the briny air, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. Ancient, gnarled cedars, their limbs twisted by persistent winds, stand sentinel along the shores, their dark silhouettes stark against the vast, ever-present sky. The sunlight, when it breaks through the often-hazy atmosphere, possesses a soft, diffused quality, casting a gentle glow upon the weathered clapboard houses and the quiet, unpaved lanes that meander through the settlement. The very texture of the air seems to carry the scent of salt and rich earth, a palpable presence that clings to everything. This corner of Somerset County carries the deep resonance of a maritime past, its economy once inextricably tied to the bounty of the Chesapeake. Generations have made their living from the water, their lives dictated by the ebb and flow of tides and the migration of oysters and blue crabs. While the industry has evolved, the echoes of its robust history remain, evident in the weathered docks and the quiet pride of those who still ply these waters. The land itself, a fertile loam, still yields crops, but it is the water, ever-present and influential, that truly defines Ewell, shaping its character and the enduring rhythm of its days.

About This Ewell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ewell, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.99568, -76.033269. 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 Ewell and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Ewell includes the ZIP code (21824), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Somerset County (Princess Anne), 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 Ewell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.