Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland Map
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford County.
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| City | Aberdeen Proving Ground |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Harford |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.463282 |
| Longitude | -76.120398 |
| Population | 2,193 |
| Density | 81.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Aberdeen Proving Ground is a locality in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,193. The population density is 81.2 people per km². Aberdeen Proving Ground is located at 39.4633°N, 76.1204°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21005.
Aberdeen Proving Ground occupies a broad swath of land where the Gunpowder River empties into the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 11.6 miles east-south-east of Bel Air South, MD (from Bel Air South, MD: bearing 106°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of Edgewood. The landscape here is a study in the subtle transitions of the mid-Atlantic coastal plain: tidal marshes, their reeds whispering secrets to the wind, give way to stands of loblolly pine and oak, their branches reaching towards a sky that often carries the scent of salt and distant rain. Low, rolling terrain characterizes much of the terrain, punctuated by the gleam of water in numerous inlets and creeks that thread through the land like silver veins. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, hums with the drone of insects and the distant, percussive echo of testing, a constant reminder of the Proving Ground's purpose. This vast expanse has a history deeply intertwined with the nation's defense, serving as a crucial site for testing ordnance and military technology since its establishment in the early 20th century. Before the advent of modern testing, the area was part of a more agrarian landscape, with farms and fishing communities dotting the shoreline, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the bay and the fertility of the soil. The economic pulse of Aberdeen Proving Ground is undeniably linked to its military function, drawing in a workforce dedicated to research, development, and the complex logistics of national security, while the adjacent communities in Harford County continue to feel the ripple effects of this substantial federal presence, blending the quietude of coastal living with the purposeful hum of industry.
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About This Aberdeen Proving Ground Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Aberdeen Proving Ground and Harford County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Aberdeen Proving Ground is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Aberdeen Proving Ground is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
