Hurlock Maryland Map

About Hurlock, Maryland

Hurlock is a locality in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,819. The population density is 319.1 people per km². Hurlock is located at 38.6243°N, 75.8544°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21643.

Hurlock rises from the Eastern Shore's gentle, low-lying terrain, a place where broad fields of grain and soy stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air. It lies 18.5 miles south-east of Talbot, MD (from Talbot, MD: bearing 126°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-west of Federalsburg. The land here is mostly flat, a subtle, almost imperceptible incline guiding small creeks and drainage ditches towards the larger waterways that thread through Dorchester County. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a pale, buttery glow over the cultivated expanses, illuminating the dust motes kicked up by passing tractors and lending a quiet dignity to the weathered barns that punctuate the landscape. The air itself often carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil, a constant reminder of the land's enduring agricultural character, and the rhythm of life in Hurlock is measured by the seasons of planting and harvest. The economic lifeblood of Hurlock has long been tied to the bounty of its surrounding farms, a heritage that began with its founding and continues to shape its identity. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the canning industry once played a significant role, processing the fruits and vegetables grown in the fertile soil, a testament to the ingenuity of its early settlers. Today, that industrious spirit persists, though perhaps with a quieter hum, as Hurlock continues to serve as a vital hub for the region's agricultural output. The town itself, with its unassuming main street, reveals glimpses of its past in the architecture of its older buildings, hinting at generations who have called this corner of the Eastern Shore home, their lives intertwined with the land and its enduring promise.

About This Hurlock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hurlock, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.624282, -75.854379. 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 Hurlock and Dorchester County.

Detailed location data for Hurlock includes the ZIP code (21643), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Dorchester County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Dorchester 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 Hurlock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.