Fairview, Garrett County
Fairview, 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 Fairview, Garrett County.
| City | Fairview |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Garrett |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.593421 |
| Longitude | -79.146143 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Fairview is a locality in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. Fairview is located at 39.5934°N, 79.1461°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21722.0.
Fairview slumbers in the western reaches of Garrett County, a landscape defined by the persistent, rolling embrace of Appalachian foothills. It lies 7.9 miles east-north-east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 77°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-west of Westernport. Here, the terrain is not so much carved as it is smoothed by eons of wind and water, creating a topography of broad valleys and rounded summits where forests of oak and pine hold dominion. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, a crispness that hints at the elevation and the distance from any significant industrial hum, and in the late afternoon, the sun often spills through the trees in molten shafts, painting the undergrowth with a fleeting, golden light. The rhythm of life in Fairview is dictated by the slow turn of seasons and the quiet industry of its inhabitants, a place where the horizon feels both vast and intimately familiar. The history of Fairview is intertwined with the broader narrative of coal and timber that shaped this corner of Maryland. Though the deep seams are largely silent now, the legacy of those industries lingers in the character of the place and the resilience of its people, who have adapted to new economic currents. The local economy, once heavily reliant on extractive trades, now finds footing in a blend of small businesses, agriculture, and the growing appeal of the region's natural beauty. Close by, the vast expanse of state forests and the shimmering waters of Savage River Reservoir offer a profound connection to the wild, drawing visitors who seek the quietude and rugged charm that defines this part of Fairview and its surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairview, 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 Fairview and Garrett County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fairview 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 Fairview 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. |