LaVale Maryland Map

About LaVale, Maryland

LaVale is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 14,312. The population density is 680.0 people per km². LaVale is located at 39.6556°N, 78.8106°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21502.

LaVale rests in a verdant embrace, where the Allegany Mountains begin their gentle, rolling descent toward the Cumberland Valley. It lies 10.8 miles west of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 281°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west of Cumberland. The landscape here is a study in soft contours and enduring green, the hillsides cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous trees that shift from the hopeful blush of spring to the fiery spectacle of autumn. Creeks, their water clear and cool, thread their way through the terrain, their murmuring a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the day. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, bracing perfume that speaks of the surrounding woodlands. Even on the brightest days, there's a certain softness to the light, as if filtered through a fine, invisible veil, lending a quiet beauty to the ordinary scenes of homes and businesses lining the main thoroughfares. This place, LaVale, bears the imprint of a long and industrious past, its foundations laid by those who sought opportunity in the rich resources of this region. The legacy of the iron and coal industries, though largely faded, still whispers in the echoes of the landscape and the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy, now more diversified, draws strength from its connection to the wider Cumberland area, a hub for commerce and transportation that has long defined the character of Allegany County. The nearby Casselman River, a vital artery for centuries, hints at the historical significance of waterborne trade and travel, a reminder of the forces that shaped this valley. Today, LaVale maintains a steady, unhurried pace, a place where the changing seasons are observed with a quiet appreciation and where the community's shared history provides a grounding presence.

About This LaVale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of LaVale, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.655643, -78.810575. 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 LaVale and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for LaVale includes the ZIP code (21502), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Allegany County (Cumberland), 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 LaVale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.