Chase Maryland Map

About Chase, Maryland

Chase is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,800. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Chase is located at 39.3634°N, 76.3711°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21027.

Chase unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad fields, where the Chesapeake Bay’s influence whispers on the breeze. It lies 4.2 miles east-north-east of Middle River, MD (from Middle River, MD: bearing 61°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-east of Essex. The air here often carries the briny tang of the water, a constant reminder of the vast estuary that shapes the very character of this place. Rolling terrain, softened by decades of cultivation and the patient growth of woodlands, suggests a land that has been worked and lived in, not conquered. The houses, often set back from the road, seem to settle into the land as if they've always belonged, their porches catching the late afternoon sun in a way that feels deeply settled. It is a place where the sky seems especially wide, especially at dusk, when the fading light paints the clouds in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet spectacle that marks the end of each day. Historically, Chase’s fortunes have been tied to the fertile land and the bounty of the bay, its economy once driven by agriculture and fishing. Early settlers found rich soil, ideal for crops that sustained livelihoods for generations. Evidence of this past can still be seen in the weathered barns and the remnants of old piers that dot the shoreline, silent testaments to a time when the rhythm of life was dictated by the seasons and the tides. While modern Chase has diversified, the echoes of its agrarian and maritime roots remain, a subtle undercurrent in the day-to-day existence. The local waterways, particularly those feeding into the bay, continue to be a source of recreation and a gentle reminder of the natural world’s enduring power here.

About This Chase Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chase, 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 Chase and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Chase includes the ZIP code (21220), telephone area code (410, 443, 240, 301), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chase is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.