Showell Maryland Map

About Showell, Maryland

Showell is a locality in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Showell is located at 38.3979°N, 75.2149°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21862.

Showell rests in a landscape of broad, fertile fields, where the land, a rich, dark loam, rolls gently towards the horizon. It lies 20.4 miles north-east of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 36°T), and is situated 3.2 miles west of Ocean Pines. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening corn and the fainter, salt-tinged whisper from the distant Atlantic. Oak and pine trees, their branches often heavy with the coastal humidity, punctuate the cultivated expanses, offering dappled shade to the quiet country roads that crisscross the terrain. The light, as it slants low, gilds the broad leaves of soybean plants and catches the dust motes dancing above the asphalt, imbuing the scene with a peaceful, almost luminous quality. Showell's character is deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of Worcester County, a history that shaped its very identity. For generations, the fertile soil has been the lifeblood of this place, supporting farms that have provided sustenance and livelihoods. The local economy still hums with the quiet efficiency of farming operations, with the occasional rumble of a tractor or the distant whir of harvesting machinery marking the passage of time. Beyond the fields, the proximity to the coastal waterways influences the rhythm of life, hinting at a connection to the sea that has long been a part of the region's heritage, though Showell itself remains firmly inland, a testament to the enduring power of the land.

About This Showell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Showell, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.397892, -75.214911. 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 Showell and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Showell includes the ZIP code (21862), 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 Showell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.