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About McDaniel, Maryland

McDaniel is a locality in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². McDaniel is located at 38.8176°N, 76.2780°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21647.

McDaniel rests on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 8.3 miles west-north-west of Talbot, MD (from Talbot, MD: bearing 288°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-east of Romancoke. Fields of ripening corn, their stalks a sun-bleached gold, roll gently towards the horizon, interrupted only by the dark, stoic silhouettes of ancient oak trees. The air here carries the subtle, earthy perfume of damp soil and the distant, briny tang of the Chesapeake Bay, a constant, invisible presence. Sunlight, when it finds purchase, often falls in broad, buttery swathes across the landscape, illuminating the velvety green of well-tended lawns and the weathered grey of clapboard farmhouses. The very stillness of McDaniel seems to encourage a slower contemplation, a mindful observation of the slow, steady pulse of the rural day. This corner of Talbot County whispers tales of a history deeply entwined with the bounty of the water and the richness of the soil. For generations, the economy of McDaniel has been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the enduring allure of the Chesapeake. While the clamor of bustling industry has largely bypassed this serene locale, the legacy of its farming roots, evident in the meticulous care given to the land, remains a palpable force. Local traditions, passed down through families who have called this place home for centuries, continue to shape the character of McDaniel, fostering a sense of enduring connection to the past. It is a place where the past is not a forgotten relic, but a living, breathing companion to the present.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of McDaniel, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 McDaniel and Talbot County.

Detailed location data for McDaniel includes the ZIP code (21647), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Talbot County (Easton), 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 McDaniel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.