Rawlings Maryland Map

About Rawlings, Maryland

Rawlings is a locality in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 476. The population density is 174.7 people per km². Rawlings is located at 39.5345°N, 78.8834°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21557.

Rawlings rests in a fold of Allegany County, where the land begins its slow climb toward the Appalachian ridgelines. It lies 15.8 miles west-south-west of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 247°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-south-west of LaVale. The air here often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a clean, sharp fragrance that clings to the skin after a spring rain. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of deciduous forests and open fields, define the horizon, their slopes a study in muted greens and browns that shift with the passing seasons. The Potomac River, a broad, steady presence, snakes through the valley floor, its waters reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked sky. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the terrain, giving the landscape a quiet, introspective mood. The history of Rawlings is tied to the rich deposits of coal and fireclay that once fueled its economy, a legacy that still whispers in the weathered facades of older buildings. While the boom times of mining have long since passed, a resilient spirit endures, evident in the small farms that dot the countryside and the local businesses that serve the immediate needs of the residents. The presence of the river has always been a defining characteristic, offering not just a source of water but a pathway for commerce and connection throughout the years. Children here grow up with the knowledge of the land, the changing of the seasons, and the quiet hum of a place that has learned to stand on its own, a testament to the enduring strength of its people.

About This Rawlings Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rawlings, 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 Rawlings and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for Rawlings includes the ZIP code (21557), 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 Rawlings is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.