Point of Rocks Maryland Map

About Point of Rocks, Maryland

Point of Rocks is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,462. The population density is 804.3 people per km². Point of Rocks is located at 39.2759°N, 77.5392°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21777.

Point of Rocks unfolds along the Potomac River, a place where the land seems to gather itself before a broad, deliberate sweep of water. It lies 8.7 miles south-west of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 220°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-south-east of Brunswick. The terrain here is a study in patient erosion, with the river carving a deep, steady channel that dictates the very shape of the landscape. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons and a persistent, gentle rainfall, give way to the lowlands that hug the riverbanks. In the humid air of late afternoon, the light takes on a thick, honeyed quality, illuminating the verdant growth that clings to the slopes and the broad, grey surface of the Potomac. The character of Point of Rocks is one of quiet endurance, a subtle strength that comes from being shaped by water and time, rather than by grand pronouncements. This settlement’s history is deeply intertwined with the Potomac, a vital artery for commerce and connection. For generations, the river was the highway, and Point of Rocks was a significant point along its course, particularly during the era of canal boats and steamboats. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, a monumental undertaking, ran adjacent to the river, and the remnants of its locks and towpaths still whisper stories of a bustling past. The local economy, while now more diversified, still bears the mark of its agricultural roots and its strategic position. The distinctive iron bridge, a landmark of engineering prowess, stands as a silent witness to the area’s industrial ambitions and its enduring connection to the broader currents of American development.

About This Point of Rocks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Point of Rocks, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.275935, -77.539155. 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 Point of Rocks and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Point of Rocks includes the ZIP code (21777), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick 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 Point of Rocks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.