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Arbutus Maryland Map

Explore Arbutus, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Arbutus, Maryland

How to Use This Arbutus, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Arbutus, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Arbutus.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Arbutus
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Baltimore County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.242673
Longitude	-76.692133
Population	21,655
Density	1281.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21227
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Towson
School District	Baltimore County Public Schools

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About Arbutus, Maryland

Arbutus is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 21,655. The population density is 1281.2 people per km². Arbutus is located at 39.2427°N, 76.6921°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21227.

Arbutus draws its character from the quiet, persistent flow of the West Branch Herbert Run, which marks the landscape with a silver ribbon of movement. It lies 2.1 miles southeast of Catonsville, MD (from Catonsville, MD: bearing 125°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-southwest of Baltimore. Beyond the immediate banks of the waterway, the terrain rises in subtle gradients that suggest the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains on the horizon. The air here carries a distinct moisture, a reminder that the tides of Seclude Cove are only fifteen miles away, influencing the way light softens as it settles over the evening rooftops. Residents often find their way to Shelbourne Park, a local expanse of green that offers a respite from the hum of modern transit. The geography remains grounded in these steady, reliable features, favoring a landscape that feels both open and intimately defined by the water.

Arbutus grew from the early necessity of rail and industry, anchoring its identity in the steady labor that defined the surrounding region for generations. Brickwork remains a signature of the local architecture, echoing the industrial heritage that once turned the wheels of commerce in this corridor. While the economy has shifted toward diverse service and professional roles, the spirit of the original working hubs lingers in the sturdy construction of older storefronts and homes. Nearby, the quiet waters of Lake Marion provide a contrast to the industrious history, serving as a silent witness to the changes in trade and transit over time. This evolution from a transit-focused settlement to a residential center has organized the life of the neighborhood into a pattern of predictable, reliable growth.

Cultural life in Arbutus reflects a blend of regional traditions, where the pace is measured by the changing seasons and the local calendar of community gatherings. Shelbourne Park serves as the primary gathering point for residents, hosting events that bring neighbors together under the shade of mature trees. The proximity to more expansive vistas, such as Sylvan Dell Valley, encourages a life that values the connection between suburban comfort and the natural world. While figures like the artist and songwriter Frank Zappa spent a portion of his early life in this vicinity, the true character of the place is found in the daily interactions of those who call it home. Arbutus retains an understated dignity, favoring a sense of permanence that is felt in the quiet, steady rhythm of its streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

R/C Hollywood Cinema 4 (Cinema) — 0.3 mi, 344° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 254° W
Arbutus Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 272° W
True Grit Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 302° NW
Patapsco Valley Sp (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 177° S
Avalon Dam (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 244° SW
Captain John Smith Marker (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 243° SW
Giant Pineapple (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 043° NE
Maryland Sons Monument (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 019° N
Railroad Crossing Lookout for the Locomotive (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 312° NW
Latrines (former) (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 266° W
St. Mary's Main Steps (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 278° W
Water Wheel (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 358° N
Chesapeake Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 114° SE
Irish Railroad Workers Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 046° NE
Tardis (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 247° SW
Barre Circle Historic District (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 050° NE
Illusions Magic Bar & Theatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 060° NE
Live Music (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 061° NE
Davis Planetarium (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 058° NE
Maryland Science Center IMAX Theater (Cinema) — 5.0 mi, 058° NE
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 6.0 mi, 075° E · 47 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.9 mi, 189° S · 26k acres
Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 031° NE

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