Walkersville Maryland Map

About Walkersville, Maryland

Walkersville is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,414. The population density is 514.9 people per km². Walkersville is located at 39.4862°N, 77.3519°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21793.

Walkersville unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the rich, dark earth of Frederick County yields to the sky. It lies 5.9 miles north-north-east of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 32°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-east of Ballenger Creek. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled blankets, their green and gold hues shifting with the sun's passage. In the distance, the Catoctin Mountains rise, their forested flanks a softer, deeper green against the pale blue. The air here carries the clean scent of mown hay and damp soil, particularly potent after a summer shower, and the silence often breaks only with the buzz of insects or the distant call of a crow. The town itself presents a quiet dignity, a collection of weathered brick buildings and tidy homes, suggesting a life lived with purpose but without haste. This patch of Maryland has long been a place of cultivation and quiet industry, its history tied to the land's bounty. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established farms that continue to shape Walkersville's character and economy, the scent of ripening apples a frequent perfume in autumn. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century brought a new pulse, connecting Walkersville to larger markets and fostering a sense of growth. Today, while agriculture remains a vital thread, the town also supports a growing number of small businesses, their storefronts reflecting a blend of tradition and modern enterprise. The nearby Monocacy River, though not directly bordering Walkersville, influences the broader region's hydrology and ecology, a constant reminder of the natural forces at play.

About This Walkersville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Walkersville, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.486213, -77.351928. 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 Walkersville and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Walkersville includes the ZIP code (21793), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick 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 Walkersville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.