Sherwood Maryland Map

About Sherwood, Maryland

Sherwood is a locality in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Sherwood is located at 38.7615°N, 76.3188°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21665.

Sherwood unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile fields, where the broad, calm waters of the Choptank River are a constant, unifying presence. It lies 10.1 miles west of Talbot, MD (from Talbot, MD: bearing 263°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of Romancoke. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the Chesapeake, mingling with the sweet, earthy scent of ripening corn and the distant fragrance of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Oak trees, ancient and sprawling, cast dappled shadows over pastures where cattle graze with a placid rhythm, their forms softened by the pervasive, hazy light that often bathes this eastern Maryland soil. The houses, many of them historic, seem to settle comfortably into the contours of the land, their clapboard siding weathered to muted hues of grey and cream, mirroring the quiet, enduring character of the place. The history of Sherwood is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Talbot County, a legacy evident in the preserved farmsteads and the continued cultivation of land that has sustained families for generations. This region, once a hub for tobacco and later for grains, now sees a diversified economy that includes aquaculture and a growing appreciation for its rural charm, drawing visitors who seek a respite from busier locales. The Choptank River, a vital artery for commerce and recreation, whispers tales of schooners and fishing fleets, their echoes still present in the quiet marinas and the occasional glint of sunlight on a passing sailboat. Sherwood retains a distinct sense of place, a quiet pride in its enduring connection to the land and the river, where the pace of life allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation of the natural world.

About This Sherwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sherwood, 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 Sherwood and Talbot County.

Detailed location data for Sherwood includes the ZIP code (21030), telephone area code (240, 301, 410, 443), county seat of Talbot County (Easton), 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.