Woodsboro Maryland Map

About Woodsboro, Maryland

Woodsboro is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,540. The population density is 760.8 people per km². Woodsboro is located at 39.5332°N, 77.3147°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21798.

Woodsboro lies in a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, where the Appalachian foothills begin their westward ascent. It lies 9.7 miles north-north-east of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 32°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-west of Linganore. The land here is a patchwork of verdant fields, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that blaze with an autumnal fire, their leaves rustling like hushed secrets in the breeze. Creeks, clear and cool, meander through the terrain, their banks often softened by wild growth. The air carries the scent of damp earth after a rain and, in the distance, the faint, sweet aroma of ripening corn. The character of Woodsboro is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and the sky, a vast canvas of ever-shifting cloud formations, presides over all. The history of Woodsboro is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Frederick County. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, established farms that continue to be the lifeblood of the local economy, with crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat dominating the landscape. The faint echoes of past generations can be felt in the weathered barns and the sturdy stone foundations of older homes. While not a hub of industry, Woodsboro has long supported a quiet network of small businesses catering to the needs of its residents and the surrounding farms. The annual county fair, a tradition stretching back decades, remains a focal point, a vibrant display of local pride and community spirit, where the camaraderie is as palpable as the scent of freshly baked pies.

About This Woodsboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodsboro, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.533156, -77.314706. 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 Woodsboro and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Woodsboro includes the ZIP code (21798), 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 Woodsboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.