Yorktown
A community guide to Yorktown in Maryland, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Maryland
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 39.1118, -76.6308
Overview
Yorktown is a populated place in Maryland, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place whose population is not currently published but with an established presence in Maryland. Its position within the broader regional network gives Yorktown a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Yorktown is bound up with the broader story of Maryland. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Yorktown has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Climate
The climate at Yorktown is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 39.11 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Yorktown experience. Visitors planning a trip to Yorktown should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Yorktown sits at approximate coordinates 39.1118 latitude and -76.6308 longitude within Maryland. The terrain and natural features around Yorktown reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Maryland road network providing the principal routes in and out.