Perryville Maryland Map

About Perryville, Maryland

Perryville is a locality in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,447. The population density is 535.3 people per km². Perryville is located at 39.5601°N, 76.0713°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21903.

Perryville rests at the confluence of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay, a place where the land gently slopes towards broad waters, inviting the sky to stretch its azure canvas. It lies 6.7 miles west of Cecil, MD (from Cecil, MD: bearing 262°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-east of Aberdeen. Rolling terrain, softened by the persistent caress of eastern Maryland's climate, gives way to the rich, alluvial soils favored by agriculture. Along the shore, the air carries a faint, briny tang, a constant reminder of the bay's vast embrace, while inland, the landscape is a patchwork of fields and woodlands, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn or a stand of ancient oaks. The light here, especially as the day begins to wane, possesses a peculiar luminescence, casting long, golden shadows that seem to deepen the very character of the earth. This locale, Perryville, has long been a nexus of movement and commerce, its strategic position at the head of the Chesapeake shaping its destiny. Historically, it was a vital crossing point, a place where travelers and goods transitioned between land and water, a role still echoed in its modern transportation links. The economy, once deeply entwined with the bounty of the river and bay—fishing, oystering, and shipbuilding—now balances that heritage with evolving industries, drawing strength from its access to major arteries. The lingering spirit of its maritime past can still be felt in the quiet hum of the waterfront, a subtle nod to generations who made their living from the ebb and flow of the tides.

About This Perryville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Perryville, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.560113, -76.071338. 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 Perryville and Cecil County.

Detailed location data for Perryville includes the ZIP code (21903), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Cecil County (Elkton), and school district assignment (Cecil 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 Perryville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.