Mount Vernon Maryland Map

About Mount Vernon, Maryland

Mount Vernon is a locality in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,067. The population density is 26.2 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 38.2454°N, 75.8216°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21853.

Mount Vernon rests on the eastern shore of Maryland, a place where the land gently slopes toward the Chesapeake Bay, its character shaped by the slow ebb and flow of tides. It lies 14.4 miles west-south-west of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 237°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Princess Anne. The air here carries the briny tang of salt and the sweet scent of marsh grasses, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green a vibrant contrast to the pale blue of the sky, punctuated by the silhouettes of ancient, gnarled oaks that have witnessed generations come and go. The quietude of Mount Vernon is not an absence of sound, but a symphony of subtle noises: the distant cry of a seagull, the rustle of wind through the reeds, the low hum of a tractor working the fertile soil. The history of Mount Vernon is deeply entwined with the bounty of the Chesapeake, its economy long sustained by the rich fisheries and fertile farmland of the Delmarva Peninsula. Generations of watermen have navigated these channels, their lives dictated by the seasons and the movements of the blue crab and the rockfish. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the weathered docks and the modest, well-kept homes that line the waterways, each with its own story of resilience and adaptation. While the region has seen shifts in its economic landscape, the spirit of independence and a deep respect for the natural world continue to define the character of Mount Vernon, a place that holds its past close while facing the future with quiet determination.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (21202), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Somerset County (Princess Anne), and school district assignment (Somerset 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 Mount Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.