Fort Ritchie Maryland Map

About Fort Ritchie, Maryland

Fort Ritchie is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population density is 375.3 people per km². Fort Ritchie is located at 39.7022°N, 77.5021°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21719.

Fort Ritchie rests within a landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of the Appalachian foothills, where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 12.2 miles east-north-east of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 60°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-east of Waynesboro. Rolling terrain, softened by a generous cloak of deciduous forest, gives way to open fields that catch the sun in broad strokes of gold and green. The land here feels ancient, a patient observer of seasons turning, its quietude broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant murmur of hidden streams. Even on a clear day, a certain softness pervades the light, as if the sun itself has been filtered through a veil of time, lending a contemplative mood to the very air one breathes. This particular stretch of Washington County, Maryland, holds a legacy of strategic importance, its history interwoven with the ebb and flow of military presence. Fort Ritchie itself, though its active service has long since passed, remains a marker of that past, a place where echoes of former duty still seem to linger in the stillness. The local economy, once perhaps more directly tied to the fort's operations, has since diversified, drawing sustenance from the surrounding agricultural richness and the burgeoning tourism drawn to the natural beauty of the region. Nearby, the waters of the Potomac River, a vital artery for centuries, continue to shape the character of the area, offering both recreation and a reminder of the enduring power of nature.

About This Fort Ritchie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Ritchie, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.7022, -77.5021. 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 Fort Ritchie and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Fort Ritchie includes the ZIP code (21719), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Washington County (Hagerstown), and school district assignment (Washington 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 Fort Ritchie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.