Sherwood Forest Maryland Map

About Sherwood Forest, Maryland

Sherwood Forest is a locality in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. Sherwood Forest is located at 38.3676°N, 75.1505°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21405.

Sherwood Forest, Maryland, unfolds as a landscape of subtle, water-kissed contours, where the Eastern Shore's gentle rise meets the whispering embrace of the Atlantic's influence. It lies 21.1 miles north-east of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 47°T), and is situated 1.9 miles south of Ocean Pines. The land here is a study in greens and muted browns, a tapestry woven from salt marsh grasses that shimmer with an almost metallic sheen under the wide, often luminous sky, and the denser, darker foliage of the coastal woods. The air, especially in the lingering hours of late afternoon, carries a distinct tang of brine and damp earth, a scent that clings to the skin and deepens the sense of place. Small tidal creeks, like veins of silver, snake through the terrain, their slow, deliberate currents reflecting the pale, diffused light of the coastal atmosphere. The character of Sherwood Forest is one of quiet resilience, a place where the forces of nature are felt not in dramatic pronouncements but in the steady ebb and flow of tides and the persistent hum of insect life within the verdant growth. The history of Sherwood Forest is intrinsically tied to the waterways that define it, a legacy of maritime pursuits and the fertile, if sandy, soil that has sustained generations. Once a region of expansive farms and fishing communities, its economy has gradually shifted, embracing the allure of its coastal proximity and the tranquil beauty of its natural setting. While not a hub of industry in the traditional sense, its livelihood now often centers on the services that cater to those drawn to its shores and the subtle charm of its rural character. The enduring spirit of Sherwood Forest is one of adaptation, a quiet evolution that respects its past while welcoming a future shaped by the enduring draw of its unique environment, where the rhythm of life is still largely dictated by the sun and the sea.

About This Sherwood Forest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sherwood Forest, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.367614, -75.150464. 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 Sherwood Forest and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Sherwood Forest includes the ZIP code (20904), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Worcester County (Snow Hill), and school district assignment. 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 Sherwood Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.