Jefferson Maryland Map

About Jefferson, Maryland

Jefferson is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,314. The population density is 400.6 people per km². Jefferson is located at 39.3620°N, 77.5317°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21755.

Jefferson rests within a landscape that breathes with the quiet strength of rolling hills, a verdant embrace that softens the edges of the earth. It lies 5.2 miles west of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 262°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-south-west of Frederick. The land here possesses a patient character, its contours smoothed by centuries of rain and sun, giving way to fields that stretch like old linens, often stitched with the darker threads of woodland. The air, especially when the sun begins its descent, carries a gentle coolness, a scent of damp soil and distant hay that hints at the enduring agricultural heart of this place. Dwellings, some of stone that gleam with a soft, ochre light in the afternoon sun, others of weathered wood, seem to emerge from the very earth, their chimneys occasionally sending thin plumes of smoke into the vast, open sky. The roots of Jefferson run deep into Maryland's past, a testament to its early settlers who sought fertile ground and a peaceful existence. For generations, the economy of Jefferson has been intimately tied to the land, with farming remaining a significant presence, its fields producing crops that paint the seasons with their changing hues. Evidence of its agricultural heritage can be seen in the sturdy barns that dot the countryside, their timbers bearing the marks of bygone labours. This quiet persistence has shaped the character of Jefferson, fostering a sense of continuity and a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds it, a place where the echoes of horse-drawn ploughs still seem to linger on the breeze.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jefferson, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Jefferson and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (21755), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick 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 Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.