Frostburg Maryland Map

About Frostburg, Maryland

Frostburg is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,977. The population density is 811.2 people per km². Frostburg is located at 39.6581°N, 78.9284°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21532.

Frostburg, a town etched against the undulating green shoulders of the Alleghenies, exhales a crisp mountain air that carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 17.0 miles west of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 278°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Cumberland. Its streets climb and descend with a determined spirit, lined by sturdy brick buildings that seem to lean into the prevailing winds, a testament to their enduring construction. The sky above Frostburg often stretches in vast, unbroken swathes of blue, sometimes softened by a veil of mist that clings to the higher elevations, lending a dreamlike quality to the rugged landscape. Even the sunlight, when it pierces through, seems to possess a unique, almost crystalline clarity, illuminating the textures of weathered wood and the resilient greens of the surrounding forests. The echoes of coal mining, a deep vein in Frostburg's past, still resonate in the quiet hum of its present-day economy, which now finds strength in education and tourism. Frostburg State University, a vibrant academic heart, pulses with a youthful energy that contrasts with the town's venerable character, drawing bright minds to its hilly embrace. The Savage River Railroad, a ribbon of steel that once hauled the black treasure from the earth, now offers scenic journeys, a nostalgic reminder of the industries that forged this place. Local artisans and shopkeepers, their hands acquainted with the practicalities of mountain life, offer wares that speak of a heritage both hardworking and resourceful, their businesses a vital thread in the continuing story of Frostburg.

About This Frostburg Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Frostburg, 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 Frostburg and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for Frostburg includes the ZIP code (21532), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Allegany County (Cumberland), and school district assignment (Allegany 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 Frostburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.