Jennings Maryland Map

About Jennings, Maryland

Jennings is a locality in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 16. The population density is 97.3 people per km². Jennings is located at 39.6465°N, 79.1825°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21536.

Jennings lies cradled by the rolling, forested hills of Garrett County, a place where the air often carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 7.9 miles north-east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 47°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-south-west of Grantsville. The landscape here is a study in deep greens and shadowed hollows, with slopes that rise and fall with the patient, enduring strength of ancient stone. Small streams, like silver threads, weave their way through the valleys, their quiet murmur a constant, soothing soundtrack to the rustling leaves overhead. The light, particularly as afternoon softens towards dusk, possesses a peculiar, amber quality, bathing the trees and the infrequent clearings in a warm, almost tangible glow that seems to linger, reluctant to surrender to the coming night. The story of Jennings is tied to the land's bounty and the resilience of its people. Once, these hills echoed with the industry of logging and the industrious hum of small farms, a legacy that still whispers in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious homes. The local economy, now more focused on tourism and the natural beauty of its surroundings, draws visitors to explore the nearby state parks and the opportunities for outdoor recreation. Jennings itself, while not large, retains a distinct character, a sense of community forged through shared seasons and the quiet understanding that comes from living in a place where the natural world still holds considerable sway. The rhythm of life here is unhurried, dictated more by the turning of the sun and the changing of the leaves than by the frantic pulse of larger cities.

About This Jennings Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jennings, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.646474, -79.182532. 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 Jennings and Garrett County.

Detailed location data for Jennings includes the ZIP code (21146), telephone area code (240, 301, 410, 443), county seat of Garrett County (Oakland), and school district assignment (Garrett 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 Jennings is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.