West Pocomoke Maryland Map

About West Pocomoke, Maryland

West Pocomoke is a locality in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 548. The population density is 22.4 people per km². West Pocomoke is located at 38.0973°N, 75.5827°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21851.

West Pocomoke unfolds as a landscape of gentle, fertile plains, where the broad, slow-moving waters of the Pocomoke River form the dominant arteries of its being. It lies 9.1 miles west-south-west of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 242°T), and is situated 1.7 miles north-north-west of Pocomoke City. The air here carries the humid, earthy scent of rich soil and the distant, briny tang of the Chesapeake, a constant reminder of its coastal proximity. Ancient live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like forgotten lace, stand sentinel over fields of corn and soybeans, their green expanse broken by the occasional weathered barn or the glint of sunlight on a distant silo. The character of West Pocomoke is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and the sky, vast and often painted with dramatic cloud formations, presides over all. The history of West Pocomoke is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its waterways, a narrative of fishing, oystering, and agriculture that has sustained its inhabitants for generations. The Pocomoke River, a significant tributary of the Chesapeake, has always been the lifeblood of the local economy, facilitating trade and providing sustenance. While once a more bustling port for the shipment of timber and produce, West Pocomoke now reflects a more contemporary rural economy, still anchored by agriculture but also embracing the quietude that attracts those seeking a slower pace of life. The distinctive call of the osprey, a common sight circling overhead, serves as a natural soundtrack to this enduring corner of Maryland, a place where the past is always present in the rustle of the reeds and the enduring connection to the water.

About This West Pocomoke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Pocomoke, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.097344, -75.582703. 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 West Pocomoke and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for West Pocomoke includes the ZIP code (21851), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Somerset County (Princess Anne), and school district assignment (Somerset 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 West Pocomoke is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.