Swan Point Maryland Map

About Swan Point, Maryland

Swan Point is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. Swan Point is located at 38.3062°N, 76.9194°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21619.

Swan Point unfolds along the Potomac River, a quiet expanse where the land exhales the scent of salt marsh and pine. It lies 7.8 miles south-south-west of Wicomico, MD (from Wicomico, MD: bearing 197°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-east of Colonial Beach. The terrain, a gentle slope toward the water, is softened by stands of loblolly pine and the broad, shimmering surface of the river itself. Here, the air often carries a humid warmth, thick with the hum of unseen insects and the distant calls of waterfowl. Sunlight, especially as it begins its slow descent, casts long, buttery shadows that stretch across the low-lying fields and the weathered docks that jut into the water. The character of Swan Point is one of understated natural beauty, a place where the wildness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed still holds sway. The history of Swan Point is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the vital waterway it commands. For centuries, this region has been shaped by agriculture, with tobacco once being the dominant crop, leaving behind a legacy of sprawling estates and a deep connection to the soil. The local economy, though diversified, still retains echoes of its agrarian past, with a continued focus on farming and, increasingly, on the recreational opportunities the river provides. Anglers and boaters are drawn to Swan Point’s accessible shores, seeking the bounty of the Potomac and the quiet escape it offers. It is a place where the rhythm of the tides and the cycles of the seasons still dictate much of daily life.

About This Swan Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Swan Point, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.306239, -76.919416. 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 Swan Point and Charles County.

Detailed location data for Swan Point includes the ZIP code (21219), telephone area code (301, 240, 410, 443), county seat of Charles County (La Plata), 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 Swan Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.