Solomons Maryland Map

About Solomons, Maryland

Solomons is a locality in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,440. The population density is 422.9 people per km². Solomons is located at 38.3185°N, 76.4541°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20688.

Solomons, a peninsula jutting into the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay, offers a landscape of weathered docks and whispering pines. It lies 15.5 miles north-north-west of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 342°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north of Lexington Park. The air here carries the briny tang of the bay, mingling with the sweet scent of honeysuckle that climbs over weathered clapboard houses. Sunlight, softened by the humidity, paints the water in shifting hues of pewter and jade, reflecting the slow drift of fishing boats and the occasional gleam of a sailboat’s mast. The terrain, gently rolling, slopes towards the water’s edge, where the resilient grasses meet the lapping waves, creating a natural, unpretentious boundary between land and sea. Along the shoreline, egrets stand sentinel, their white plumage stark against the muted greens and browns of the marsh. This sliver of land in Calvert County has long been shaped by the Chesapeake's bounty and the currents of history. Once a vital hub for shipbuilding and oystering, Solomons retains echoes of its maritime past in the sturdy pilings that still support its piers and the weathered faces of its fishermen. The local economy, though diversified, still feels the pull of the water, with marinas and seafood restaurants anchoring its character. The presence of the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, a renowned research institution, adds a layer of scientific inquiry to the town's otherwise bucolic charm, a quiet testament to the enduring relationship between the people and the bay. Evenings here are often marked by the lowing of foghorns and the distant glow of lights from across the water, a gentle reminder of Solomons' enduring connection to the vast waterways that define it.

About This Solomons Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Solomons, 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 Solomons and Calvert County.

Detailed location data for Solomons includes the ZIP code (20688), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Calvert County (Prince Frederick), and school district assignment (Calvert 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 Solomons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.