Point of Rocks Maryland Map

About Point of Rocks, Maryland

Point of Rocks is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,462. The population density is 804.3 people per km². Point of Rocks is located at 39.2759°N, 77.5392°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21777.

Point of Rocks occupies a narrow, dramatic corridor where the land rises sharply to meet the persistent flow of the Potomac River. It lies 8.7 miles southwest of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 220°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-southeast of Brunswick. The terrain here is defined by a jagged limestone spine that forces the river into a tight, muscular bend, creating a landscape that feels carved by ancient, subterranean patience. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a hazy, indigo backdrop, while the local topography remains dominated by the steep, rocky outcrops that give the place its name. Only two miles away, the quiet basin of Gore Pond offers a stillness that contrasts with the persistent movement of the water nearby, and the Point of Rocks Community Commons provides a modest, essential patch of green for those who walk the rugged banks. Point of Rocks emerged as a vital intersection of iron and water, where the arrival of the railroad transformed the quiet countryside into a bustling conduit for commerce. The rhythmic clatter of freight trains still echoes against the stone cliffs, serving as a constant reminder of an economy once fueled by the movement of goods through the canal and rail systems. Life in Point of Rocks retains a deliberate, industrious character, shaped by the interplay between the heavy industry of the tracks and the pastoral serenity found toward Pleasant Valley. Residents here move with the awareness of a place that has long served as a threshold, a transition point between the urban sprawl of the east and the open, rolling agricultural expanse that unfolds toward the horizon.

About This Point of Rocks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Point of Rocks, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.275935, -77.539155. 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 Point of Rocks and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Point of Rocks includes the ZIP code (21777), 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 Point of Rocks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.