Highfield-Cascade Maryland Map

About Highfield-Cascade, Maryland

Highfield-Cascade is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,089. The population density is 240.5 people per km². Highfield-Cascade is located at 39.7136°N, 77.4946°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21719.

Highfield-Cascade lies spread beneath the wide, often dramatic skies of Washington County, a place where the rolling terrain of the Appalachian foothills begins to assert its presence. It lies 12.9 miles east-north-east of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 57°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-south-east of Waynesboro. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and subtle valleys, a verdant quilt stitched from fields of corn and soy, interspersed with woodlands that flush with color in the autumn months. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a palpable freshness that seems to permeate the very stones of the old farmhouses. The sky above Highfield-Cascade is a canvas for an ever-changing spectacle, from the pale, washed-out blue of a summer afternoon to the bruised purples and fiery oranges that herald the close of day, painting long shadows that stretch across the fields. The history of Highfield-Cascade is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region and the quiet industry that once powered its growth. Generations have worked this fertile ground, their lives marked by the seasons and the enduring rhythms of farming. Though the agricultural pulse remains strong, the local economy has diversified, finding its footing in small businesses and the practical trades that support a stable, close-knit populace. The old stone walls that meander through the landscape, remnants of earlier farms, stand as silent witnesses to this enduring connection to the land, a subtle reminder of the resilience and quiet determination that characterize Highfield-Cascade.

About This Highfield-Cascade Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highfield-Cascade, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.7136, -77.4946. 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 Highfield-Cascade and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Highfield-Cascade 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 Highfield-Cascade is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.