Moscow Maryland Map
Moscow, Maryland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Moscow, Allegany County.
Interactive Map of Moscow, Maryland
| City | Moscow |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Allegany |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.543701 |
| Longitude | -79.005027 |
| Population | 176 |
| Density | 94.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Moscow, Maryland
Moscow is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 176. The population density is 94.5 people per km². Moscow is located at 39.5437°N, 79.0050°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21521.
Moscow, Maryland, unfolds in a landscape of rolling hills, where the Allegany mountains rise with a quiet dignity, their slopes cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees that shift from emerald in summer to fiery hues in autumn. It lies 15.3 miles east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 96°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-west of Frostburg. Deep hollows cradle the land, and the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a rain, when the very light seems to soften, painting the scene in muted golds and greens. The terrain here is shaped by water, with small creeks and streams finding their way through the valleys, their murmur a constant, gentle soundtrack to the lives lived in Moscow. The few homes and businesses that comprise Moscow are spaced generously, allowing the vastness of the surrounding natural beauty to breathe. The history of Moscow is intrinsically linked to the land and the resources it offered, a story of hardy folk who sought sustenance and opportunity in these wilder reaches of Western Maryland. Coal mining once pulsed through the veins of this region, a vital industry that shaped the character of the communities and left its mark on the terrain, though much of that has faded into memory and green regrowth. Today, the economy of Moscow is more varied, with residents finding work in nearby towns or pursuing agriculture, their lives still tied to the cycles of the seasons. The spirit of Moscow is one of resilience and a quiet contentment, a place where neighbors know each other's names and the pace of life allows for a deep appreciation of the surrounding natural splendor.
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About This Moscow Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Moscow, 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 Moscow and Allegany County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Moscow is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Moscow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
