Kent Maryland Map

About Kent, Maryland

Kent is a locality in Kent County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 20,197. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Kent is located at 39.2714°N, 76.1320°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21620.

Kent unfolds as a quiet embrace of the Chesapeake's western shore, where the land gently swells and dips, cradling fields of emerald and gold under a sky that often holds the blush of dawn or the deep indigo of approaching twilight. It lies 16.9 miles north of Queen Annes, MD (from Queen Annes, MD: bearing 0°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-west of Chestertown. The air, particularly in the languid afternoons of summer, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops and the briny tang of the nearby bay, a constant, subtle reminder of the water's proximity. Live oaks, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, stand sentinel along the unpaved lanes, their shadows stretching long and cool across the sun-baked earth. The very character of Kent feels etched not by grand pronouncements, but by the slow, steady work of seasons and the quiet persistence of life unfolding. The history of Kent is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the navigable waterways that have shaped its destiny. Once a vital hub for agricultural trade, its economy still bears the imprint of tobacco and grain, though the modern landscape is a mosaic of working farms and the occasional marina where pleasure craft now bob. Echoes of its past are found in the preserved colonial architecture, whispering tales of early settlers and the enduring agricultural traditions that continue to define the region. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define this corner of the county, Kent offers a distinct rhythm of life, a peaceful cadence where the concerns of the wider world often recede, replaced by the timeless beauty of the land and the quiet hum of its enduring spirit.

About This Kent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kent, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.27138, -76.131995. 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 Kent and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Kent includes the ZIP code (21678), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Kent County (Chestertown), 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 Kent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.