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Wicomico Maryland Map

Explore Wicomico, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Wicomico, Maryland

How to Use This Wicomico, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wicomico, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Wicomico.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Wicomico
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Charles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.413458
Longitude	-76.876637
Population	105,256
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	20622, 21801
Area Code	301, 240, 410, 443
County Seat	La Plata

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About Wicomico, Maryland

Wicomico is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. With a population of 105,256, Wicomico is a major urban centre in Maryland. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Wicomico is located at 38.4135°N, 76.8766°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 20622, 21801.

Wicomico occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises in modest, disciplined folds toward the distant presence of Ellenboro Hill. It lies 9.6 miles south-southeast of La Plata, MD (from La Plata, MD: bearing 146°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east-northeast of Newburg. The Burroughs Run cuts a deliberate, silver-threaded path through the terrain, serving as the primary pulse of a landscape defined by its inland solitude and the deep, silent verdancy of the surrounding woods. To the north, the terrain softens into the dense, shadowed thickets of the ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland, where the air hangs heavy with the scent of damp loam and decaying leaves. At dusk, the light here does not merely fade; it pools in the hollows of the fields, turning the long grasses into a muted, copper-colored static that seems to hold the very breath of the day until the stars assert themselves.

History in Wicomico is etched into the patterns of land use and the stubborn persistence of early agrarian layouts that predate the rapid expansion of the surrounding region. Settlers arrived here drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the reliable, slow-moving water that provided the necessary hydration for early homesteads and small-scale mills. Over generations, Wicomico evolved from a collection of scattered clearings into a more cohesive center, maintaining a structural memory of its founding through the way the older, weathered barns still anchor the horizon. These remnants of a previous century stand as quiet witnesses to a time when the rhythm of life was dictated entirely by the planting cycles and the seasonal hardening of the ground.

Economic vitality in Wicomico stems from a blend of localized commerce and regional logistical support, bolstered by infrastructure that connects the inland plains to the wider arteries of the state. Small-scale manufacturing and agricultural processing remain the backbone of the local industry, while educational institutions provide a steady infusion of intellectual energy and professional development. The presence of these schools fosters a quiet, scholarly atmosphere that contrasts with the rhythmic clatter of heavy machinery moving through the district’s primary transport corridors. Residents often remark on the steady, methodical pace of the local economy, which avoids the frantic volatility of larger centers in favor of a measured, sustainable growth that respects the inherent character of the land.

Cultural life in Wicomico finds its expression in the high-school athletic traditions that draw the community together under the Friday night lights, creating a shared fervor that ripples through the neighborhoods. Annual festivals celebrate the harvest and the changing of the seasons, serving as a focal point for civic pride and the preservation of local craft. While the region lacks the dramatic elevation of a mountain range, the proximity to the ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland and the occasional excursion to the waters of Jones Pond offer residents a direct, tactile connection to the natural world. This is a place where the identity of the individual is often tied to a deep, unspoken familiarity with the specific geography of the valley, a trait shared by those whose families have marked time here for decades.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Saint Francis of Assisi (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 308° NW
Boarman Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 308° NW
ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 269° W
Smallwood Sp (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 189° S
Gilbert Run Park (Local Park) — 5.0 mi, 012° N
Open Space (Local Park) — 6.7 mi, 104° E
Cedar Point Wma (State Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 284° W
Milestone in Radio History (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 173° S
Indian Creek Natural Resource Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.0 mi, 056° NE
Chotank Creek Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 12.0 mi, 254° W
Caledon Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 14.1 mi, 257° W
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (National Monument) — 14.9 mi, 188° S · 556 acres
Calvart Gallery (Gallery) — 17.9 mi, 062° NE
Kocen Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 17.9 mi, 062° NE
Creative Celebrations (Arts Centre) — 18.2 mi, 058° NE
Stems Site (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 092° E
Kings Reach Site (Historic Ruins) — 19.8 mi, 092° E
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.1 mi, 212° SW · 24k acres
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 21.0 mi, 277° W
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.3 mi, 317° NW · 2,944 acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 22.8 mi, 336° NW · 2,795 acres
Mansion Circle/Specialty Tours (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 331° NW
Mansion Line Entry (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 331° NW
J.C. Lore Oyster House (Museum) — 23.4 mi, 105° E
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon (Museum) — 23.4 mi, 331° NW
Virtual Mansion Tour (Cinema) — 23.4 mi, 331° NW
Orientation Film (Cinema) — 23.4 mi, 331° NW
Historic Area Entrance & Exit (Attraction) — 23.4 mi, 331° NW
Cluster of Four Cubes (Public Artwork) — 23.4 mi, 101° E
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon (Museum) — 23.5 mi, 331° NW

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