Perry Point Maryland Map

About Perry Point, Maryland

Perry Point is a locality in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Perry Point is located at 39.5543°N, 76.0719°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21902.

Perry Point lies at a confluence where the broad Susquehanna River begins its final, sweeping embrace of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 6.8 miles west-south-west of Cecil, MD (from Cecil, MD: bearing 259°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-north-east of Aberdeen. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, rising gently from the water's edge into rolling fields and then softening into stands of oak and pine. The air carries the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the vast water bodies that shape this place, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight often takes on a hazy, golden quality, softening the edges of the landscape. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, enduring character, a place where the land feels settled, worn smooth by the passage of seasons and the steady ebb and flow of the tides. For generations, Perry Point has been intrinsically linked to the waterways that define it, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the practicalities of trade and sustenance. The economy here has long been shaped by the bounty of the river and the bay, with fishing and agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence, though the presence of the Perry Point Veterans Affairs Medical Center has brought a different kind of steady presence and a more modern pulse to the community. Echoes of a past where schooners once navigated these waters still seem to linger in the quiet hum of everyday life, a testament to the enduring spirit of a place that has always found its strength in its relationship with the water and the land.

About This Perry Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Perry Point, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.55428, -76.071894. 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 Perry Point and Cecil County.

Detailed location data for Perry Point includes the ZIP code (21902), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Cecil County (Elkton), and school district assignment. 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 Perry Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.