Potomac Park Maryland Map

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.

About This Potomac Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potomac Park, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.611755, -78.805853. 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.

Detailed location data for Potomac Park includes the ZIP code (21502), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Allegany County (Cumberland), and school district assignment (Allegany 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 Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.