Elkridge Maryland Map

About Elkridge, Maryland

Elkridge is a locality in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 26,283. The population density is 1209.3 people per km². Elkridge is located at 39.2126°N, 76.7136°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21075.

Elkridge sits where rolling terrain begins to flatten, a place of subtle hills and broadening horizons under a wide Maryland sky. It lies 3.8 miles south-east of Ilchester, MD (from Ilchester, MD: bearing 134°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-west of Baltimore. The land here is a mix of well-established neighborhoods and newer developments, interspersed with pockets of mature trees that hint at older forests. Creeks like Tiber Branch and Rocky Gorge carve their paths through the landscape, their presence often marked by the lush green of their banks and the quiet murmur of water after a rain. The air in Elkridge carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially in the early morning when mist can still cling to the lower ground. The history of Elkridge is tied to the Patapsco River and the industries that once thrived along its banks. For generations, this area was a vital hub for milling and manufacturing, drawing workers and shaping a distinct local character. Evidence of this past can still be found in the remnants of old industrial sites and the enduring spirit of resilience. Today, Elkridge’s economy is more diverse, a blend of retail, services, and a growing presence in technology, though the echoes of its industrial heritage remain. The nearby Patapsco Valley State Park offers a connection to the natural beauty that has always been a backdrop to Elkridge's development, a place where the past and present of this Maryland locality can be felt in the quiet flow of the river and the enduring strength of the land.

About This Elkridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elkridge, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.212607, -76.713581. 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 Elkridge and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Elkridge includes the ZIP code (21075), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Howard County (Ellicott City), and school district assignment (Howard 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 Elkridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.