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Ballenger Creek Maryland Map

Explore Ballenger Creek, 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 Ballenger Creek, Maryland

How to Use This Ballenger Creek, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ballenger Creek, 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 Ballenger Creek.

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	Ballenger Creek
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Frederick County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.381131
Longitude	-77.420179
Population	24,999
Density	894.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	21703, 21704
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Frederick
School District	Frederick County Public Schools

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About Ballenger Creek, Maryland

Ballenger Creek is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 24,999. The population density is 894.0 people per km². Ballenger Creek is located at 39.3811°N, 77.4202°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21703, 21704.

Ballenger Creek defines the landscape with its namesake waterway, which carves a quiet, persistent path through the local topography. It lies 3.2 miles south-southwest of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 205°T), and is situated 5.5 miles northwest of Urbana. The terrain surrounding Ballenger Creek consists of modest, cultivated rises that characterize the broader regional transition toward the Blue Ridge Mountains, visible as a soft, jagged silhouette on the western horizon. Residents here enjoy the proximity of Robin Meadows Park, a space that preserves the open character of the land and invites a slow appreciation of the changing seasons. During the autumn, the light turns a pale, translucent gold that catches the edges of the sycamores lining the banks. This inland setting remains defined by the rhythm of the soil and the steady flow of the water, far removed from the pressures of the distant coastline.

Agriculture and the steady growth of modern commerce have shaped the historical development of the region, shifting from agrarian roots to a contemporary hub of service and professional activity. Ballenger Creek reflects this transition as the local economy now supports a diverse workforce that commutes to nearby centers of industry and government. The legacy of the area is found in the persistence of its land-use patterns, where modern residential expansion meets the traditional stewardship of the surrounding plains. Local industry benefits from the accessible infrastructure that connects these quiet neighborhoods to the wider economic pulse of the region. Even as the pace of life accelerates, the underlying structure remains tied to the historical legacy of the Piedmont plateau.

Cultural character in Ballenger Creek is defined by a grounded, neighborly consistency that values community connection over grand spectacle. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the shared history of the region, maintaining traditions that honor the people who have lived and worked on this land for generations. While many seek recreation at Culler Lake for its serene, reflective waters, the local identity is equally tied to the daily interactions within the neighborhood and the quiet pride of its citizens. The area remains a place where the focus is on the steady, unremarkable beauty of a well-tended garden or the crisp clarity of the air after a rain. It is a quiet corner of the map that favors a reliable, predictable existence over the fleeting trends of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kingsbrook Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 306° NW
Ballenger Creek Trail (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 184° S
MD State Highway Administration 1 (State Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 129° SE
United Daughters of the Confederacy Monument (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 105° E
Maryland Monument (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 105° E
Monument to the Unknown Confederate Soldiers (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 007° N
Francis Scott Key (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 013° N
Frederick Book Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 017° N
The Great Frederick Fair (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 032° NE
State of Maryland 2 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 064° NE
Jug Bridge West Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 066° NE
Jug Bridge East Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 067° NE
Warehouse Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 326° NW
Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 012° N
White Rocks (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 170° S
Walkersville Southern Railroad (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 026° NE
Hallowood Worship Center (Theatre) — 9.2 mi, 177° S
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 11.2 mi, 140° SE
South Mountain State Park (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 295° NW
South Mountain Sp (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 311° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.0 mi, 301° NW · 110k acres
Lost City Art (Gallery) — 12.8 mi, 145° SE
Mount Airy Museum (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 091° E
Pumpkin Cannon (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 009° N
We Art Fun (Arts Centre) — 16.1 mi, 149° SE

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