Big Pool
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
Big Pool is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Maryland, with 78 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ernstville, 0.6 miles NW.
- 78residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 724 / sq mipopulation density
- 21711ZIP code
About Big Pool
Big Pool is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in western Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 82 as of the 2010 census. It is between Clear Spring, Maryland and Hancock, Maryland along Interstate 70 and is officially a part of the Hagerstown Metropolitan Area.
To the south of Big Pool lies Fort Frederick State Park, a restored fort used during the French and Indian War. Also nearby is the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, which lies near Ft. Frederick alongside the Potomac River.
Big Pool is also the name of a large body of water which is part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. This pool occurs roughly at the 113 mile mark, and it is on what the canallers called the 14 mile level.
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Big Pool had 78 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78 |
|---|---|
| Density | 724 per sq mi (280 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Pool at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 78 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.11 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6251° N, 78.0162° W |
| ZIP code | 21711 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2407375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Pool
- Ernstville0.6 mi NW
- Indian Springs1.5 mi N
- Pecktonville3.3 mi NW
- Big Spring4.1 mi E
- Hedgesville, WV5.0 mi S
- Clear Spring5.0 mi NE
- Charlton6.5 mi E
- Falling Waters, WV8.1 mi SE
- Pinesburg8.5 mi E
- Hancock9.6 mi NW
- Wilson-Conococheague10.2 mi E
- Warren, PA10.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Big Pool
What county is Big Pool in?
Big Pool is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Big Pool, MD?
78 people lived in Big Pool at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Pool, MD?
The ZIP code of Big Pool is 21711.
What is the elevation of Big Pool?
430 feet (131 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Pool?
Ernstville (0.6 mi), Indian Springs (1.5 mi), Pecktonville (3.3 mi), Big Spring (4.1 mi), Hedgesville (5.0 mi).
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