Fairmount Maryland Map

About Fairmount, Maryland

Fairmount is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Fairmount is located at 39.5370°N, 77.5933°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21871.

Fairmount unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape etched by the gentle persistence of time and water. It lies 7.7 miles south-east of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 133°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-east of Hagerstown. The broad fields, often cloaked in the emerald blush of summer or the burnished gold of autumn, give way to woodlands where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in scattered, ephemeral pools, illuminating the moss-covered stones that edge forgotten pathways. The very air here seems to possess a particular clarity, carrying the distant lowing of cattle and the rustle of leaves, a quiet symphony of rural life. This is a place where the echoes of a simpler agrarian past still resonate, the soil itself holding the stories of generations who worked it. Though agriculture remains a cornerstone of Fairmount's identity, with produce often making its way to bustling local markets, the economy has diversified, embracing small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty. History buffs might find themselves drawn to the remnants of old farmsteads, their stone foundations speaking of resilience and enduring spirit, while the nearby waterways, reflecting the ever-changing sky, offer a constant, quiet reminder of nature's enduring presence.

About This Fairmount Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairmount, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.537044, -77.593323. 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 Fairmount and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Fairmount includes the ZIP code (21773), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Somerset 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 Fairmount is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.