Tylerton Maryland Map

About Tylerton, Maryland

Tylerton is a locality in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Tylerton is located at 37.9679°N, 76.0230°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21866.

Tylerton breathes the salt-tinged air of the Eastern Shore, a quiet settlement where the land surrenders gently to the broad embrace of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 20.9 miles east-south-east of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 117°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Crisfield. Marsh grasses, a vibrant tapestry of emerald and gold, fringe its watery edges, whispering secrets on the breeze that sweeps inland from the Atlantic. Ancient live oaks, their limbs gnarled like the knuckles of old mariners, cast deep shadows across the low-lying terrain, their roots grasping firmly at the sandy soil. The light here, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, reflecting a soft glow on the placid waters that lap at the shore. The character of Tylerton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythms of nature still hold sway, and the vast expanse of sky overhead seems to lend a sense of enduring peace to the landscape. The history of Tylerton is as rich and deep as the Chesapeake itself, an echo of generations who lived by the bounty of the sea and the fertile fields. Once a bustling hub for oyster harvesting and fishing, its economy now carries the gentle hum of tourism and the enduring legacy of its maritime past. Small, weathered boats still bob in the protected harbors, a testament to the seafaring spirit that defines this locality. While grand estates are few, the simple, sturdy homes speak of a practical people, their lives intertwined with the ebb and flow of the tides. The air here carries the faint scent of brine and woodsmoke, a comforting aroma that speaks of a life lived close to the earth and water.

About This Tylerton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tylerton, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.967902, -76.022991. 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 Tylerton and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Tylerton includes the ZIP code (21866), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Somerset County (Princess Anne), 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 Tylerton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.