Sharptown Maryland Map

About Sharptown, Maryland

Sharptown is a locality in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 874. The population density is 698.5 people per km². Sharptown is located at 38.5426°N, 75.7194°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21861.

Sharptown, a place of quiet industry, rests on the alluvial plains bordering the Nanticoke River. It lies 14.1 miles north-north-west of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Seaford. The land here, a rich, dark loam, slopes gently towards the water, where cypress and willow trees dip their branches into the brackish currents. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the Chesapeake Bay’s proximity. Old brick buildings, weathered by decades of sun and rain, line the main thoroughfare, their facades bearing the subtle patina of a life lived in close communion with the elements. Small, tidy homes, many with expansive porches, speak of a community that values neighborly connection and the simple comforts of home. The history of Sharptown is inextricably linked to the Nanticoke River, a vital artery for trade and transport since its earliest days. For generations, the economy thrived on the bounty of the river and the surrounding fertile fields, with oystering, fishing, and agriculture forming the bedrock of local life. The distinctive crab shacks that still dot the waterfront, their weathered timbers testament to countless seasons, evoke a bygone era when the river teemed with life and provided sustenance for many. While larger industries have since moved on, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land endures in Sharptown, a characteristic that lends a steady, unhurried rhythm to the days here.

About This Sharptown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sharptown, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.542616, -75.719376. 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 Sharptown and Wicomico County.

Detailed location data for Sharptown includes the ZIP code (21861), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Wicomico County (Salisbury), and school district assignment (Wicomico 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 Sharptown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.