Moscow Maryland Map

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.

About This Moscow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moscow, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.543701, -79.005027. 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.

Detailed location data for Moscow includes the ZIP code (21521), 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 Moscow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.