Maryland Cities and Towns Oakland Maryland Oakland is located in Garrett County 64 miles SW of Cumberland along Highway 219 near the West Virginia state line in extreme western Maryland.
Outdoor opportunities abound in Oakland.
Covering some 600 acres, Cranesville Sub-Arctic swamp was formed during the ice age. Due to the high elevation and cool climate, the swamp contains vegetation normally found in the arctic regions. The boardwalk through the bog is open during the dry season, in the summer and fall.