Frenchtown-Rumbly Maryland Map

About Frenchtown-Rumbly, Maryland

Frenchtown-Rumbly is a locality in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 52. The population density is 4.3 people per km². Frenchtown-Rumbly is located at 38.0773°N, 75.8650°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21871.

Frenchtown-Rumbly breathes the salt-tinged air of Maryland's Eastern Shore, a place where the land gently slopes towards the Chesapeake Bay's embrace. It lies 24.1 miles west-south-west of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 257°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north of Crisfield. The terrain here is a low, verdant expanse, a mosaic of cultivated fields and marshy edges, punctuated by the occasional stand of loblolly pines that whisper secrets to the prevailing breezes. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, lays a honeyed sheen across the landscape, illuminating the subtle undulations of the earth and the quiet persistence of life in this coastal plain. The roads, often bordered by wild grasses and the occasional weathered fence post, wind with a natural, unhurried grace, mirroring the slow, steady pulse of the natural world that defines Frenchtown-Rumbly. The history of Frenchtown-Rumbly is a quiet echo of its agricultural roots, a legacy sustained by the fertile soil that has long supported generations of farmers. This region’s economy has historically been tied to the bounty of the land and the nearby waters, with fishing and farming forming the backbone of livelihoods. While the larger agricultural operations now dominate, the spirit of individual endeavor, perhaps a vestige of earlier, more self-sufficient times, still seems to linger. The waterways, like the nearby tributaries of the Chesapeake, remain a vital artery, not just for commerce and sustenance, but for the character of Frenchtown-Rumbly itself, offering a constant, subtle reminder of the bay's enduring influence.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frenchtown-Rumbly, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.077287, -75.865015. 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 Frenchtown-Rumbly and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Frenchtown-Rumbly includes the ZIP code (21871), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Somerset County (Princess Anne), 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 Frenchtown-Rumbly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.