Rising Sun Maryland Map

About Rising Sun, Maryland

Rising Sun is a locality in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,764. The population density is 643.3 people per km². Rising Sun is located at 39.6979°N, 76.0627°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21911.

Rising Sun sits at a gentle incline, where the rolling Chester River watershed begins to give way to the broader plains of northern Cecil County. It lies 4.3 miles west of Calvert, MD (from Calvert, MD: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Union. The land here is a study in soft contours, fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards distant treelines that soften the horizon. Roads, like thin ribbons of asphalt, trace the subtle dips and rises of the terrain, leading past farmhouses whose white paint often gleams with a surprising brightness against the deep greens of summer foliage. In the early morning, a low-hanging mist can sometimes cling to the hollows, lending an almost ethereal quality to the landscape before the sun, true to its name, burns it away and casts a warm, golden light across the fields. The history of Rising Sun is tied to the agricultural bounty of this fertile ground, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that have shaped its character for generations. Once a vital stop along routes connecting Philadelphia to the Chesapeake, its economy has long been rooted in the cultivation of the land and the quiet commerce that supports it. While the larger economic tides have shifted, the spirit of self-reliance and community persists, a quiet strength that can be felt in the unhurried way life unfolds. The local general store, a place where news and provisions are exchanged, serves as a subtle anchor, a reminder of the town's enduring connection to its past and its present.

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 Cecil County.

Detailed location data for Rising Sun includes the ZIP code (21787), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Cecil County (Elkton), and school district assignment (Cecil 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 Rising Sun is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.