Mapleville Maryland Map

About Mapleville, Maryland

Mapleville is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 365. The population density is 421.1 people per km². Mapleville is located at 39.5390°N, 77.6475°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21713.

Mapleville lies in a broad, fertile valley, where the shoulders of the Appalachian foothills begin to soften into gentler slopes. It lies 5.8 miles south-south-east of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 152°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-east of Hagerstown. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant sweetness of ripening orchards, particularly evident when the late afternoon sun warms the land. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the breeze, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that give Mapleville its name. These leafy sentinels, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled hands, cast dappled shadows across country lanes that meander between farms, their surfaces worn smooth by generations of passage. The landscape feels grounded, unpretentious, a place where the land itself dictates the pace of life, a quiet rhythm established by the turning of seasons and the sun’s slow arc. The history of Mapleville is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Washington County. Early settlers, drawn by the rich loam and the reliable flow of nearby streams, established farms that have often remained in the same families for centuries, a living testament to enduring connection. The local economy, while diversifying, still draws its strength from the land, with apple orchards and dairy farms being significant contributors, their produce finding its way to regional markets. A small, historic gristmill, its weathered stones still bearing the marks of hard work, stands as a quiet reminder of earlier industries, a landmark that whispers tales of a time when the power of water was the lifeblood of the community. The character of Mapleville is one of quiet resilience and deep-rooted tradition, a place where the past informs the present, and the simple beauty of the natural world continues to shape the lives of its inhabitants.

About This Mapleville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mapleville, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.538988, -77.647491. 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 Mapleville and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Mapleville includes the ZIP code (21713), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Washington County (Hagerstown), and school district assignment (Washington 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 Mapleville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.