Perry Point Maryland Map

About Perry Point, Maryland

Perry Point is a locality in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Perry Point is located at 39.5543°N, 76.0719°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21902.

Perry Point rests on the western bank of the Susquehanna River, a wide ribbon of brackish water that spills into the vast Chesapeake Bay. It lies 1.1 miles east-northeast of Havre de Grace, MD (from Havre de Grace, MD: bearing 72°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west-southwest of Cecil. Here, the land itself slopes gently, a subtle inclination that carries the scent of salt marsh and damp earth inland. Oak and pine trees, their branches often softened by a fine mist, stand sentinel over the landscape, their roots gripping the sandy soil. The sky above Perry Point is a canvas of ever-shifting hues, from the pale, washed-out blues of midday to the deep, bruised purples and fiery oranges that bleed across the horizon at dusk, painting the water’s surface in shimmering strokes. The history of Perry Point is deeply entwined with the military, particularly its role as a training and medical facility, a legacy that still whispers through the quiet avenues and sturdy, utilitarian buildings. Before that, the river was a highway for the indigenous peoples who fished its bounty and for the early European settlers who navigated its currents in search of fertile ground. The local economy, once reliant on the river’s harvests of oysters and shad, now finds its pulse in the ongoing federal presence and the quiet hum of residential life. Travelers passing through Perry Point might notice the sturdy brickwork, a common thread across the Eastern Shore, and the deliberate, unhurried pace that defines the rhythm of days, a gentle echo of the tides that shape the very land.

About This Perry Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Perry Point, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.55428, -76.071894. 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 Perry Point and Cecil County.

Detailed location data for Perry Point includes the ZIP code (21902), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Cecil County (Elkton), 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 Perry Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.