The Counties category provides an organized overview of Maryland’s 23 counties, plus Baltimore City as an independent jurisdiction. Each county page serves as a central hub that groups together cities, towns, and communities within its boundaries. County pages help visitors understand the broader geographic structure of the state. They make it easier to explore how cities relate to one another, identify regional patterns, and navigate Maryland in a more structured way. This category is especially useful for map exploration, regional research, and discovering areas beyond individual cities. Counties offer a clear administrative and geographic framework that supports both local exploration and statewide navigation.