Bloomington Maryland Map

About Bloomington, Maryland

Bloomington is a locality in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 150. The population density is 102.7 people per km². Bloomington is located at 39.4801°N, 79.0711°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21523.

Bloomington rests in a landscape where the verdant Alleghenies begin their westward sweep, a place of deep ravines and slopes that hold the morning mist like a secret. It lies 13.2 miles east-southeast of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 117°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-northwest of Keyser. The air here carries the clean, cool breath of elevation, a subtle shift from the lower country, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy of oak and maple, possesses a particular, filtered quality, a mellow gold that softens the rugged terrain. Streams, born from hidden springs, tumble down these inclines, their cold waters carving their way through ancient rock, eventually feeding the larger waterways that define the region. The very earth feels older here, a testament to geological forces that have shaped not just the visible contours of hill and valley, but also the character of the land itself. This corner of Maryland, though far from the Chesapeake's oyster beds, carries its own deep historical currents, a legacy of hardy settlers who found sustenance and a life of purpose amidst these hills. The economy of Bloomington, historically tied to the natural resources that surround it, has seen its cycles, from timber and mining to the more diversified pursuits of today. It is a place where the echoes of past industries linger in the quietude of the present, where the rhythm of daily life is set as much by the changing seasons as by the demands of commerce. Bloomington retains a distinct sense of place, a quiet dignity born of its geographical isolation and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a subtle but undeniable charm that draws the thoughtful traveler.

About This Bloomington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bloomington, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.480093, -79.071142. 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 Bloomington and Garrett County.

Detailed location data for Bloomington includes the ZIP code (21523), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Garrett County (Oakland), and school district assignment (Garrett 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 Bloomington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.