Wittman Maryland Map

About Wittman, Maryland

Wittman is a locality in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Wittman is located at 38.7937°N, 76.2941°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21676.

Wittman rests on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a quiet sentinel where the land yields gently to the Chesapeake Bay’s embrace. It lies 8.8 miles west of Talbot, MD (from Talbot, MD: bearing 276°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-south-east of Romancoke. Here, the air carries the briny tang of tidal creeks, a constant whisper of the water's proximity, and the landscape is a soft palette of marsh grasses, weathered clapboard homes, and the deep green of ancient oak trees. Sunlight, filtered through the humid air, often lends a pearlescent quality to the afternoons, softening the edges of the world and lending a dreamlike haze to the distant silhouettes of sailboats. The quietude is profound, broken only by the occasional cry of a gull or the low hum of a boat engine navigating the labyrinthine waterways that thread through this coastal terrain. The history of Wittman is inextricably linked to the bounty of the Chesapeake, a legacy of oystering and fishing that has shaped its identity for generations. The economy here has long been tethered to the water, the rhythm of the tides dictating the pulse of its working waterfronts and the sustenance of its people. Evidence of this heritage can be seen in the weathered pilings of long-gone docks and the sturdy, practical design of the few remaining commercial fishing vessels. While modern life has brought its own currents, Wittman retains a distinct character, a place where the past feels less like a distant memory and more like a quiet presence, still resonating in the salty air and the enduring connection to the bay.

About This Wittman Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Wittman, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Wittman and Talbot County.

Detailed location data for Wittman includes the ZIP code (21676), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Talbot County (Easton), 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 Wittman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.