Kent Narrows Maryland Map

About Kent Narrows, Maryland

Kent Narrows is a locality in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 507. The population density is 182.1 people per km². Kent Narrows is located at 38.9687°N, 76.2386°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21619.

Kent Narrows is a place where the water’s breath is a constant presence, kissing the edges of the land with a briny tang that promises the Chesapeake. It lies 7.0 miles south-west of Queen Annes, MD (from Queen Annes, MD: bearing 235°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-south-east of Stevensville. Low-lying expanses of marsh grass, a vibrant green in the summer sun, give way to the busy channels where the water, a shifting palette of slate grey and steely blue, reflects the broad, often cloud-streaked sky. The air here, especially as the sun dips towards the western horizon, carries the scent of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers clinging to the roadside verges. The land itself feels yielding, a soft testament to the tidal forces that have shaped its shores for millennia, and the scattered houses and businesses, many weathered by sea air, seem to lean into the breeze as if seeking a shared resilience. This is a nexus of commerce and connection, a place where the bounty of the Chesapeake has long sustained its people. For generations, the rhythm of Kent Narrows has been dictated by the pull of the tides and the industry of its fishermen, their boats a familiar sight bobbing in the docks. The narrow channel that gives Kent Narrows its name, a vital artery connecting the Choptank River to the broader Chesapeake Bay, has always been a conduit for both trade and tradition. Seafood processing and the associated livelihoods have defined its economic character, creating a close-knit community where the shared pursuit of the day's catch fosters a deep sense of shared experience, a quiet understanding passed down through families who know the language of the water.

About This Kent Narrows Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kent Narrows, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.968724, -76.238564. 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 Narrows and Queen Anne's County.

Detailed location data for Kent Narrows includes the ZIP code (21638), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Queen Anne's County (Centreville), and school district assignment (Queen Annes 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 Kent Narrows is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.