Explore Carroll, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Carroll, 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 Carroll.
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 | Carroll |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore (city) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.28094 |
| Longitude | -76.671914 |
| Population | 168,447 |
| Density | 280.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 21229, 21157 |
| Area Code | 410, 443, 240, 301 |
Carroll occupies a landscape defined by the rhythmic pulse of Maidens Choice Run, which winds through the terrain with a quiet persistence that dictates the local geography. It lies 2.4 miles northeast of Arbutus, MD (from Arbutus, MD: bearing 39°T), and is situated 3.3 miles west-southwest of Baltimore. The land here slopes away from the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains, favoring a character of fertile, undulating fields that invite the shifting light of the afternoon to stretch long, golden shadows across the soil. Residents often find themselves drawn to the cooling influence of the nearby coastline, where the air carries a distinct salt-tinged weight, reminding one that the vast, tidal reach of the Atlantic is only fifteen miles away. Saint Joseph's Park provides a sanctuary of green space immediately accessible to those seeking the solitude of untamed woods, while the proximity of Green Spring Valley adds a sense of depth and enclosure to the horizon.
Carroll emerged from the early colonial impulse to cultivate the rich, dark earth of the mid-Atlantic, growing slowly as a nexus for travelers moving between the inland forests and the trade centers of the coast. The settlement solidified its identity through the steady labor of those who recognized the potential in the local waterways and the natural ease of the terrain. As the decades passed, the architecture of the area evolved to reflect a pragmatic beauty, utilizing the sturdy local brick and timber that characterize so much of the surrounding regional heritage. This foundational era established a pattern of growth that prioritized stability and the quiet accumulation of wealth, anchoring Carroll in a tradition of self-reliance that remains visible in the enduring layout of its oldest streets.
Economic vitality in Carroll flows through a diverse network of small-scale industry and regional trade, supported by infrastructure that bridges the gap between rural production and the demands of a modern market. The proximity to Lake Marion offers a local resource for both water management and quiet recreation, acting as a centerpiece for the surrounding agricultural and light-industrial enterprises. Educational institutions serve as the intellectual engine for the populace, fostering a climate of professional advancement that draws talent from the wider region. As the local economy continues to organize its resources, the focus remains on maintaining a balance between the necessity of expansion and the preservation of the open, functional space that makes daily life in Carroll distinct and manageable.
Cultural life in Carroll finds its most vibrant expression in the annual gatherings that bring the community to the water’s edge at Ridgleys Cove, where the traditions of the Eastern Shore are celebrated with a genuine, unforced enthusiasm. While the allure of major professional sports teams in the nearby metropolitan hubs provides a backdrop of excitement, the local spirit is defined by the collegiate atmosphere and the seasonal festivals that mark the passing of the year. Visitors often wander toward the water to catch a glimpse of the distant, marshy reaches of Reed Bird Island, a landmark that stands as a silent witness to the changing tides. The social fabric is held together by these shared experiences, a testament to the way Carroll manages to honor its specific, grounded roots while remaining open to the steady, shifting currents of the contemporary world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carroll, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.28094, -76.671914. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Carroll includes the ZIP code (21229, 21157), telephone area code (410, 443, 240, 301), county seat of Baltimore (city), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |