Rising Sun Maryland Map
Rising Sun, Carroll County
Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, Carroll County.
Interactive Map of Rising Sun, Maryland
| City | Rising Sun |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Carroll |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.677321 |
| Longitude | -77.203873 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Rising Sun, Maryland
Rising Sun is a locality in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. Rising Sun is located at 39.6773°N, 77.2039°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21911.0.
Rising Sun rests in a corner of Carroll County where the land begins to fold and swell, hinting at the Appalachians to come. It lies 21.3 miles north-north-east of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 31°T), and is situated 2.1 miles north-west of Taneytown. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer crops and the somber hues of mature woodlands, define the immediate landscape. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, earthy scent, a mix of freshly turned soil and the faint sweetness of wild honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Occasional glimpses of broad, sun-drenched fields, interrupted by stands of oak and maple, create a patchwork quilt across the horizon, a testament to the enduring partnership between the people and the soil. The character of Rising Sun itself is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a steady, unpretentious cadence, much like the slow, deliberate flow of the nearby creeks. The history of Rising Sun is etched into the very lay of the land, a narrative woven from generations of farming and a deep connection to the agricultural bounty of this region. For much of its existence, the local economy has been intrinsically tied to the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythms of daily life. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the subtle shifts in the broader economy have introduced small businesses and services that cater to the needs of its residents, creating a modest but vital commercial heart. Though no single grand landmark dominates the skyline, the enduring presence of historic farmsteads, their barns weathered by countless seasons, speaks volumes about the perseverance and ingenuity of those who settled and shaped this particular corner of Maryland.
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About This Rising Sun Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun and Carroll County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun 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. |
