Issue Maryland Map

About Issue, Maryland

Issue is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Issue is located at 38.2918°N, 76.8794°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20645.

Issue rests in a landscape sculpted by the Potomac River, its land undulating gently beneath skies that often hold a certain soft, diffused light. It lies 8.4 miles south of Wicomico, MD (from Wicomico, MD: bearing 181°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-north-east of Colonial Beach. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a constant reminder of the fertile fields that stretch towards the water's edge. Here, broadleaf trees, their canopies thick with summer green, cast deep shadows that shift and lengthen as the sun makes its slow descent, painting the horizon in hues of amber and rose. The quiet hum of insects in the tall grass is often the loudest sound, punctuated by the distant call of a bird or the low rumble of a tractor working the land. The history of Issue is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Southern Maryland, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of tobacco and, more recently, soybeans and corn. The river, a vital artery for centuries, once facilitated the transport of these goods, connecting this quiet corner of Charles County to wider markets. While the grand plantations of yesteryear may be gone, the spirit of agrarian life persists, evident in the well-maintained farmsteads and the enduring connection to the land. Issue itself, though small, holds a quiet dignity, a place where the past feels close, not a distant echo but a palpable presence in the enduring rhythm of rural life.

About This Issue Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Issue, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.291795, -76.879414. 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 Issue and Charles County.

Detailed location data for Issue includes the ZIP code (20664), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Charles County (La Plata), and school district assignment. 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 Issue is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.