Germantown Maryland Map

About Germantown, Maryland

Germantown is a locality in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 91,249. The population density is 2068.4 people per km². Germantown is located at 39.1743°N, 77.2638°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20874, 21128, 21811.

Germantown unfolds across a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of Battle Branch, which carves a quiet path through the low-lying terrain. It lies 6.7 miles south-southwest of Ocean Pines, MD (from Ocean Pines, MD: bearing 206°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-southwest of Ocean City. The air here carries a salt-touched dampness, a reminder that the open coastline lies only four miles away, pulling the scent of the tide inland. To the west, the distant, hazy silhouette of Beech Ridge anchors the horizon, while the local topography remains defined by the proximity of Herring Gut, a placid expanse of water two miles distant. The light at dusk settles heavily over the marshy soil, turning the grasses a muted, bruised shade of gray before the evening chill takes hold.

Germantown maintains a rhythm shaped by the proximity of Northern Worcester Athletic Complex, where the sounds of afternoon activity drift across the fields and dictate the pace of the surrounding streets. The regional economy leans into the coastal character of the Eastern Shore, drawing sustenance from the nearby waters of Assawoman Bay and the maritime traditions that have long influenced the local labor. Beyond the immediate reach of the mainland, the low profile of Ayer Island stands as a sentinel in the water, marking the boundary of the local geography. Life here moves with a steady, unforced gravity, rooted in the labor of those who work the land and the water alike, far removed from the inland bustle of the western counties.

About This Germantown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Germantown, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.174252, -77.263754. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Germantown includes the ZIP code (20874, 21128, 21811), telephone area code (410, 443, 301, 240), county seat of Worcester County (Snow Hill), and school district assignment (Montgomery County Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.