Pomfret Maryland Map

About Pomfret, Maryland

Pomfret is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 747. The population density is 94.4 people per km². Pomfret is located at 38.5773°N, 77.0305°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20675.

Pomfret lies in a landscape where the earth gently rolls, a verdant quilt stitched with fields of ripening corn and the darker, richer hues of mature woodland. It lies 5.3 miles west-south-west of Saint Charles, MD (from Saint Charles, MD: bearing 250°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-east of Charles. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of burgeoning growth and the distant, subtle perfume of the Potomac River. Ancient oak and maple trees, their branches gnarled like the weathered hands of elders, stand sentinel over the quiet roads, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by generations. The character of Pomfret is one of understated resilience, a place that has seen seasons turn and generations pass, yet retains a grounded spirit, as if rooted deeply in the rich, dark soil that defines its terrain. The history of Pomfret is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands that have sustained its inhabitants for centuries, a legacy of agriculture that continues to shape its local economy. Tobacco once reigned supreme, its cultivation a driving force that molded the very shape of the land and the lives of its people, a story now whispered in the quietude of historic homes and the enduring patterns of cultivation. While the grand plantations have long since faded, the spirit of the land remains, now expressed in a diverse array of crops and a burgeoning appreciation for local produce. The nearby waterways, though not directly touching Pomfret itself, have always been arteries of connection, facilitating trade and shaping the region's development, a constant, unseen presence that has guided the ebb and flow of life in this enduring corner of Charles County.

About This Pomfret Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pomfret, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.577342, -77.030531. 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 Pomfret and Charles County.

Detailed location data for Pomfret includes the ZIP code (20675), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Charles County (La Plata), and school district assignment (Charles 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 Pomfret is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.