Oakland, Maryland

Oakland, Maryland
Second Street in Oakland, part of the Oakland Historic District
Second Street in Oakland, part of the Oakland Historic District
Flag of Oakland, Maryland
Official seal of Oakland, Maryland
Location of Oakland, Maryland
Location of Oakland, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°25′00″N 79°24′08″W / 39.41667°N 79.40222°W / 39.41667; -79.40222
Country United States
State Maryland
County Garrett
Incorporated1862[1]
Government
 • TypeMayor-council government
Area
 • Total2.72 sq mi (7.05 km2)
 • Land2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,851
 • Density682.52/sq mi (263.53/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21550
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-57650
GNIS feature ID2391338[3]
Websitewww.OaklandMD.com

Oakland is a town in and the county seat of Garrett County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,851 at the 2020 census. It is situated only miles from the source of the Potomac River, which flows directly into Chesapeake Bay. It is also near the Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake. Oakland is part of the Pittsburgh media market.

  1. ^ "Oakland". Maryland Manual. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakland, Maryland