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Ocean City Maryland Map

Explore Ocean City, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Ocean City, Maryland

How to Use This Ocean City, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ocean City, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Ocean City.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Ocean City
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Worcester County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.393125
Longitude	-75.071208
Population	6,844
Density	583.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	21842, 21843
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Snow Hill
School District	Worcester County Public Schools

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About Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City is a locality in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,844. The population density is 583.2 people per km². Ocean City is located at 38.3931°N, 75.0712°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Ocean City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 21842, 21843.

Ocean City maintains a fragile, salt-crusted elegance where the expansive Atlantic meets the quiet, brackish reaches of Assawoman Bay. It lies 5.6 miles southeast of Ocean Pines, MD (from Ocean Pines, MD: bearing 137°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east of Berlin. The horizon remains flat and wide, defined by the relentless pulse of tides that scrub the shoreline clean each morning. To the west, the landscape yields to the marshy lowlands, while the distant silhouettes of Beech Ridge occasionally sharpen against a fading sunset. Travelers might catch the scent of brine drifting from Horn Island, a solitary landform that stands as a silent sentry against the open water. Even the stillness of Silver Lake, located a few miles inland, seems to hold the atmospheric weight of the coast in its quiet, dark reflection.

Ocean City traces its origins to the modest ambitions of early settlers who recognized the potential of this narrow barrier strip. The local economy relies heavily on the seasonal influx of visitors, anchoring a commerce built upon hospitality, maritime services, and the rhythmic cycle of the fishing industry. Small vessels often navigate the currents of Jenkins Creek, carrying the day’s haul back to the docks where the air smells of diesel and freshly landed fish. Beyond the immediate commerce of the boardwalk, the region maintains a steady, industrious pulse that persists long after the summer crowds have dispersed. The Downtown Recreation Complex serves as a focal point for public life, offering a space where the community gathers regardless of the season.

Ocean City possesses a distinct cultural temperament, defined by a blend of maritime resilience and the lingering echoes of its recreational history. Visitors gravitate toward the iconic sights that define the skyline, finding comfort in the enduring presence of the classic amusements that have occupied the shore for generations. While many figures have passed through these streets, the town remains largely defined by the collective memory of the families who built their livelihoods upon the shifting sands. Life here moves in accordance with the weather, a quiet acknowledgment of the power held by the surrounding water. Even on the busiest days, there is a sense that the fundamental character of the place remains anchored to the tides, indifferent to the passing of time.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ocean City Beach Erosion Control District (State Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 075° E
61St Street Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 168° S
Sinepuxent Bay Wma (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 186° S
Little Salisbury Neighborhood Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 022° N
Devils Island Area (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 006° N
Isle Of Wight Wma (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 275° W
Grey's Creek (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 339° N
Bayside Tract (Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 349° N
Fenwick Island State Park (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 016° N
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 190° S
Freak Out (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 191° S
Speedway (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 191° S
Happy Swing (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 191° S
Wacky Worm (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 191° S
Trimpers Rides (Theme Park) — 4.7 mi, 191° S
Assateague Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 4.7 mi, 196° S · 96k acres
Anchor (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 191° S
Selfie Point (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 191° S
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 258° W
Assawoman Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.0 mi, 002° N
Louis H. Taylor Stadium (Stadium) — 7.4 mi, 240° SW
The Mermaid Museum (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 239° SW
Triceratops (Public Artwork) — 9.5 mi, 004° N
Bethany Beach Totem (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 004° N
Assateague Sp (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 208° SW
Anna Hazzard Museum (Museum) — 22.3 mi, 358° N
Clear Space Theatre Company (Theatre) — 22.4 mi, 359° N
Cinema Art Theater (Arts Centre) — 24.6 mi, 350° N
Painting with a Twist (Gallery) — 25.1 mi, 348° N
Fort Miles Interpretive Site (Museum) — 26.6 mi, 358° N

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