Potomac Heights Maryland Map

About Potomac Heights, Maryland

Potomac Heights is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Potomac Heights is located at 39.6562°N, 77.7003°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20640.

Potomac Heights lies in the rolling terrain of Washington County, Maryland, where the land begins its gentle descent towards the broad Potomac River. It lies 1.4 miles north-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 46°T), and is situated 3.0 miles north of Washington. Here, broadleaf forests, heavy with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, give way to open fields that stretch under a sky often painted in hues of bruised purple and soft gold as dusk settles. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the promise of rain or the lingering warmth of a summer sun, a palpable presence that settles on the skin. The character of Potomac Heights is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the seasons leave their distinct marks on the landscape, from the stark, skeletal trees of winter to the riotous green of spring. The history of Potomac Heights is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, its fields once yielding crops that fed families and fueled local markets. Though the overt farming is less prevalent now, the echoes of that agrarian past remain, visible in the weathered barns and the straight, purposeful lines of the remaining fields. The proximity to the Potomac River has always been a defining feature, a vital artery for transport and commerce in earlier times, and today it offers a serene backdrop for recreation, its waters reflecting the sky and the surrounding woodlands. While not a hub of major industry, Potomac Heights has found its economic footing in its connection to the wider Washington County, offering a peaceful haven for those who work elsewhere but choose to call this quiet corner home, cherishing its unhurried rhythm and its enduring connection to the natural world.

About This Potomac Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potomac Heights, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.656207, -77.700271. 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 Potomac Heights and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Potomac Heights includes the ZIP code (21742), telephone area code (410, 443, 301, 240), county seat of Washington County (Hagerstown), 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 Potomac Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.