Charlestown Maryland Map

About Charlestown, Maryland

Charlestown is a locality in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,999. The population density is 672.9 people per km². Charlestown is located at 39.5737°N, 75.9749°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21901.0.

Charlestown rests where the gentle, ochre-colored earth of Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore begins its subtle incline westward, transitioning from the marsh-laced edges of the Chesapeake into a landscape of well-tended fields and scattered woodlands. It lies 1.5 miles west of Cecil, MD (from Cecil, MD: bearing 269°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Calvert. The air here carries a faint, briny whisper from the distant bay, mingling with the scent of pine and damp soil after a rain, a pervasive perfume that clings to the weathered clapboard of its older homes and the broader, slower-moving waters of its namesake creek. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-hazy sky, possesses a diffused, almost liquid quality, softening the edges of the distant treelines and casting a warm, golden hue across the quiet thoroughfares of Charlestown itself. The history of Charlestown is a deep and interwoven one, tied intrinsically to the bounty of the Chesapeake and the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home for generations. Once a bustling port and a significant center for oyster harvesting, its economy, while still connected to the water, has gracefully diversified, embracing a more tranquil pace that favors local craftsmanship and small, independent businesses. The echoes of colonial settlement are palpable in the sturdy brickwork and the hushed reverence of its older structures, whispering tales of trade, community, and the persistent tug of the tides that have shaped its character. Travelers passing through Charlestown often find themselves drawn to the unpretentious beauty of its waterfront, a place where the quiet lapping of water against aging pilings seems to mark the slow, steady pulse of this enduring Maryland locality.

About This Charlestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlestown, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.573725, -75.974946. 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 Charlestown and Cecil County.

Detailed location data for Charlestown includes the ZIP code (21539), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Cecil County (Elkton), and school district assignment (Cecil 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 Charlestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.