Edgemere Maryland Map

About Edgemere, Maryland

Edgemere is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,061. The population density is 311.9 people per km². Edgemere is located at 39.2421°N, 76.4480°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21219.

Edgemere unfolds as a sliver of land where the Chesapeake Bay’s vastness gently erodes the Maryland shore. It lies 3.9 miles east of Dundalk, MD (from Dundalk, MD: bearing 99°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-south-east of Baltimore. Here, the air carries a perpetual tang of salt and brine, a constant whisper from the water that shapes the very contours of the terrain. Low-lying plains, punctuated by the occasional stand of resilient pine and oak, give way to the broad expanse of the bay, its surface often a shifting canvas of blues and greys, reflecting the moods of the sky. The landscape feels open, yet intimate, as if the bay itself has exhaled a breath of its own onto the land, leaving behind marshy edges and the hushed rustle of reeds. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to acquire a softer, more diffused quality here, casting long shadows that stretch across the flatlands and lending a quiet dignity to the scattered homes. The history of Edgemere is inextricably linked to the bounty and the challenges of its watery frontier. Once a place of modest fishing villages and agricultural plots wrested from the marsh, its economy has long been tied to the rhythms of the bay. While larger industrial pursuits have ebbed and flowed, a persistent current of maritime activity remains, with marinas and boatyards serving as visible reminders of this enduring connection. The spirit of Edgemere is one of quiet resilience, a community that has learned to live with the ebb and flow of tides and fortunes, finding its character not in grand monuments, but in the steadfast presence of its people and the enduring, subtle beauty of its coastal setting.

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

Detailed location data for Edgemere includes the ZIP code (21219), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment (Baltimore County Public Schools). 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 Edgemere is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.