Nanticoke Acres Maryland Map

About Nanticoke Acres, Maryland

Nanticoke Acres is a locality in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 142. The population density is 105.2 people per km². Nanticoke Acres is located at 38.2585°N, 75.9102°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21840.

Nanticoke Acres unfolds across a landscape where the land gently slopes towards the Nanticoke River, a broad ribbon of water reflecting the vast, often cloud-dappled sky of the Eastern Shore. It lies 18.3 miles west-south-west of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 247°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west of Mount Vernon. Fields of corn and soybeans, their green hues deepening as summer progresses, stretch towards stands of loblolly pines and mixed hardwoods, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled fingers. The air here carries a distinct scent of damp earth and ripening grain, especially potent in the humid stillness of a late afternoon, and a quiet hum of cicadas often forms the dominant soundtrack to the day. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle, rolling character, dotted with drainage ditches and the occasional shimmering expanse of marshland that hints at the river's proximity. The history of Nanticoke Acres is deeply intertwined with the fertile land and the lifeblood of the Nanticoke River, a waterway that once served as a primary artery for commerce and sustenance. For generations, farming has been the bedrock of the local economy, with families cultivating the rich, dark soil that yields abundant crops. Evidence of this agricultural heritage can be seen in the weathered barns and farmhouses that dot the countryside, each a silent witness to seasons of planting and harvest. While not a hub of bustling industry, Nanticoke Acres has long relied on the steady rhythm of agriculture, supplemented by the bounty of the river, which historically provided a livelihood through fishing and oystering. The character of Nanticoke Acres is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, and where community bonds are forged through shared labor and a deep appreciation for the land.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nanticoke Acres, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.258456, -75.91021. 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 Nanticoke Acres and Wicomico County.

Detailed location data for Nanticoke Acres includes the ZIP code (21840), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Wicomico County (Salisbury), and school district assignment (Wicomico 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 Nanticoke Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.