Potomac Park Maryland Map
Potomac Park, Maryland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Potomac Park, Allegany County.
Interactive Map of Potomac Park, Maryland
| City | Potomac Park |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Allegany |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.611755 |
| Longitude | -78.805853 |
| Population | 978 |
| Density | 740.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Potomac Park, Maryland
Potomac Park is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 978. The population density is 740.6 people per km². Potomac Park is located at 39.6118°N, 78.8059°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21502.
Potomac Park unfolds as a broad, green expanse, its character shaped by the gentle embrace of rolling hills and the persistent murmur of the Potomac River. It lies 10.4 miles west of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 265°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-west of Cumberland. Here, the land breathes a quiet, agrarian rhythm, a landscape etched not by dramatic peaks but by the slow, patient work of seasons and cultivation. Mature oak trees, their branches gnarled like ancient storytellers, punctuate the fields, offering dappled shade that shifts with the sun's arc. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of drying hay, mingling with the damp, earthy fragrance of the riverbank. This is a place where the sky feels vast, a canvas of ever-changing blues and grays, reflecting the unhurried pace of life that characterizes Potomac Park. The story of Potomac Park is one of enduring connection to the land and the river that defines it. Historically, its economy has been tied to agriculture, the fertile soil yielding crops that have sustained families for generations. While the precise origins are lost to the whispers of time, the spirit of early settlers, who navigated these waters and tilled these fields, remains palpable. Today, remnants of that past can be seen in the weathered barns and stone fences that dot the countryside, silent witnesses to a resilient past. The river itself, a constant presence, has always been more than just a boundary; it is a source of life, a highway of sorts, and a reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this particular corner of Allegany County. Though not a hub of major industry, the quiet hum of local businesses and the dedication of its residents speak to a self-sufficiency, a quiet pride in this unassuming, yet deeply rooted, locality.
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About This Potomac Park Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Potomac Park, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Park and Allegany County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Potomac Park is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Potomac Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
