Riverside Maryland Map

About Riverside, Maryland

Riverside is a locality in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. Riverside is located at 38.7701°N, 76.2074°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21001.

Riverside, Maryland, unfolds along the Eastern Shore, a landscape sculpted by the gentle ebb and flow of the Tred Avon River and the broader Chesapeake Bay. It lies 4.1 miles west of Talbot, MD (from Talbot, MD: bearing 260°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west of Easton. Here, the air carries the salt-laced tang of the tidewaters, a constant reminder of the surrounding aquatic embrace. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, cast long shadows across fields of ripening corn and soybeans, their verdant expanse broken only by the occasional weathered barn or the glint of sunlight on a distant sailboat. The terrain, a subtle undulation of fertile ground, slopes gracefully towards the water, where weathered docks jut out like skeletal fingers, awaiting the return of fishing boats. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous, almost ethereal glow, bathing the scene in a soft, golden hue that seems to imbue the very stillness with a sense of profound peace. The history of Riverside is inextricably linked to the bounty of the Chesapeake, a tradition of maritime commerce and aquaculture that has sustained its inhabitants for generations. Generations of families have drawn their livelihoods from the oyster beds and fishing grounds, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the water. While the rhythm of life in Riverside remains largely unhurried, the echoes of its past are palpable in the preserved architecture of its modest homes and the quiet pride with which locals speak of their heritage. The local economy, though diversified, still leans heavily on the enduring traditions of the sea, with small businesses catering to both the seasonal influx of visitors and the steadfast needs of the permanent residents. The very character of Riverside is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is not merely remembered but lived, a living testament to the enduring allure of the Eastern Shore.

About This Riverside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverside, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.770118, -76.207446. 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 Riverside and Talbot County.

Detailed location data for Riverside includes the ZIP code (20662), telephone area code (410, 443, 240, 301), county seat of Talbot County (Easton), and school district assignment (Harford 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 Riverside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.