Greensboro Maryland Map

About Greensboro, Maryland

Greensboro is a locality in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,634. The population density is 921.2 people per km². Greensboro is located at 38.9737°N, 75.8049°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21639.

Greensboro rests where the Choptank River, a broad artery of the Eastern Shore, begins to widen and deepen, its dark waters reflecting a sky that often carries the bruised hues of an impending storm or the soft, diffused light of a sun still shy of its zenith. It lies 5.1 miles north-north-east of Caroline, MD (from Caroline, MD: bearing 31°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north of Denton. The land here is low-slung, a gentle swell of fields that yield to the river's embrace, punctuated by stands of oak and pine that whisper in the persistent breeze. Along the waterfront, weathered docks, bleached by sun and salt, bear the quiet testament of a working port, while the air itself carries a faint, briny tang, mingled with the earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops. Houses, many painted in shades of white and pale blue, seem to hunker down against the elements, their porches offering a quiet invitation to observe the slow, deliberate unfolding of days. The history of Greensboro is inextricably linked to the Choptank, a waterway that once served as the primary highway for commerce and connection. For generations, this port bustled with the arrival and departure of schooners laden with timber, grain, and seafood, forming the backbone of Greensboro's economy. While the grander shipping days have receded, the spirit of that industry persists, evident in the smaller pleasure craft that now dot the river and the enduring presence of local watermen, their weathered faces etched with the stories of tides and seasons. Beyond the river's immediate influence, the surrounding landscape is a patchwork of agricultural land, where corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the passing light, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring fertility and the quiet industry that sustains Greensboro.

About This Greensboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greensboro, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.973725, -75.804933. 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 Greensboro and Caroline County.

Detailed location data for Greensboro includes the ZIP code (21639), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Caroline County (Denton), and school district assignment (Caroline 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 Greensboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.