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Wildewood Maryland Map

Explore Wildewood, 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 Wildewood, Maryland

How to Use This Wildewood, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wildewood, 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 Wildewood.

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	Wildewood
State	Maryland (MD)
County	St. Mary's County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.30351
Longitude	-76.547052
Population	7,821
Density	1068.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20619
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Leonardtown
School District	St. Marys County Public Schools

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About Wildewood, Maryland

Wildewood is a locality in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,821. The population density is 1068.5 people per km². Wildewood is located at 38.3035°N, 76.5471°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20619.

Wildewood rests upon a landscape defined by the steady, persistent presence of the Saint Marys River, which flows with a quiet authority through the terrain. It lies 1.3 miles west of California, MD (from California, MD: bearing 269°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west-northwest of Lexington Park.

The earth here holds a heavy, dark moisture that seems to absorb the golden light of late afternoon, turning the fields into deep pools of copper and shadow. Ten miles to the west, the rise of Fort Hill breaks the horizon, offering a distant point of orientation for those who travel through the plains. Residents often seek the quietude of Open Space, a nearby preserve where the grasses grow tall and silver under the summer sun. While the distant Carthagena Flats provide a subtle shift in the elevation nine miles away, the immediate surroundings remain defined by the rhythmic pulse of the river. Even the air in Wildewood carries a weight of earth and leaf-mold, a reminder of the inland woods that stretch toward the horizon.

Wildewood grew from a history of agricultural persistence, where the soil dictated the fortunes of the families who first cleared the timber. Modern industry in Wildewood now shifts toward technology and research, drawing a workforce that values the intersection of quiet living and technical advancement. The local economy relies on the steady exchange of ideas and services, moving away from the agrarian cycles of the past while keeping the land itself largely undisturbed. Many people find work in the specialized sectors that have emerged over the decades, finding a balance between rigorous professional demands and the slow, deliberate pace of the region. This transition from fields to offices has altered the character of the economy, yet the fundamental reliance on the geography of the Saint Marys River remains a constant.

Wildewood maintains a character shaped by the intersection of scholarly pursuit and a deep-seated appreciation for the rhythm of the changing seasons. The local identity is not marked by flashy displays but by an understated consistency, where the focus remains on the quality of daily work and communal life. While no singular, world-renowned landmark dominates the skyline, the area is defined by the modest structures that have anchored the neighborhood for generations. Public gatherings often center on seasonal shifts, reflecting a culture that pays close attention to the turning of the leaves and the cooling of the air. Notable individuals who have passed through or resided here are respected for their quiet contributions to their fields rather than for fame, grounding the culture in a sense of authentic, lived experience. Wildewood remains a place where the stillness of an evening is as significant as any monument, offering a quiet clarity to those who choose to stay.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Open Space (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 169° S
St. Andrews Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 193° S
Salem State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 192° S
St Marys River Sp (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 172° S
Chancellors Run Regional Park (State Recreation Area) — 3.5 mi, 134° SE
Greenwell Sp (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 012° N
Mcintosh Run Wma (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 288° W
Drum Point Lighthouse (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 067° NE
To Those Who Fished The Bay And Built Their Boats (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 073° E
Solomon’s Island (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 073° E
J.C. Lore Oyster House (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 073° E
"on Watch" (Public Artwork) — 5.2 mi, 073° E
Smith's St. Leonard Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 019° N
Indian Village (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 016° N
Drayden African-American Schoolhouse (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 159° S
Church Point (Viewpoint) — 9.9 mi, 143° SE
The Maryland Dove (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 143° SE
Historic St. Mary's City Visitors Center (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 143° SE
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.5 mi, 080° E · 96k acres
Calvart Gallery (Gallery) — 16.2 mi, 353° N
Kocen Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 16.2 mi, 353° N
Creative Celebrations (Arts Centre) — 17.3 mi, 352° N
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (National Monument) — 20.9 mi, 249° W · 556 acres
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.1 mi, 215° SW · 24k acres
Eagle Nest (Attraction) — 26.6 mi, 070° E
Spocott Windmill (Attraction) — 27.9 mi, 045° NE
Harriet Tubman Museum (Museum) — 31.4 mi, 054° NE
Glendening Walking Trails at Jug Bay Nature Preserve (Attraction) — 34.8 mi, 347° N
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 39.2 mi, 317° NW · 2,795 acres

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