Midlothian Maryland Map

About Midlothian, Maryland

Midlothian is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 377. The population density is 187.1 people per km². Midlothian is located at 39.6343°N, 78.9500°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21543.

Midlothian rests in a valley cradled by the rolling, forested hills of Allegany County, a place where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles. It lies 18.0 miles west of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 272°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west of LaVale. The landscape here is a study in verdant slopes and shadowed ravines, the terrain softened by a persistent, soft mist that often clings to the hollows, particularly in the early mornings. The houses of Midlothian are scattered with a quiet intentionality, some clinging to the hillsides, others gathered in small clusters near the winding roads. The dominant hues are the deep greens of the deciduous trees and the somber browns of the exposed earth, broken only by the occasional splash of color from a well-tended garden or the weathered clapboard of an old farmhouse. The streams here, clear and swift, are the arteries of this land, their murmur a constant, low thrum beneath the rustle of leaves. The history of Midlothian is deeply entwined with the resources pulled from these very hills. Once, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of mine cars echoed through these valleys, the coal seams beneath the surface fueling industries far beyond these quiet woods. Though the deep mining has long since ceased, the legacy remains, a quiet hum beneath the present-day life of Midlothian, which now finds its livelihood in a more diversified, though still modest, economy. The local craftspeople and small businesses are the current stewards of this place, their efforts woven into the fabric of daily life. The quality of light here, especially as dusk settles, is remarkable, bathing the slopes in a rich, golden glow that seems to linger, softening the hard edges of the terrain and imbuing the landscape with a profound sense of peace.

About This Midlothian Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midlothian, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.634254, -78.950025. 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 Midlothian and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for Midlothian includes the ZIP code (21532), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Allegany County (Cumberland), and school district assignment (Allegany 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 Midlothian is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.