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Elkridge Maryland Map

Explore Elkridge, 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 Elkridge, Maryland

How to Use This Elkridge, Maryland Map

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

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	Elkridge
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Howard County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.195483
Longitude	-76.741082
Population	25,171
Density	1162.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21075
Area Code	240, 301
County Seat	Ellicott City
School District	Howard County Public Schools

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About Elkridge, Maryland

Elkridge is a locality in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 25,171. The population density is 1162.5 people per km². Elkridge is located at 39.1955°N, 76.7411°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21075.

Elkridge commands a position of quiet strength where the Patapsco River carves a path through the landscape, defining the character of the terrain. It lies 1.5 miles north-northeast of Hanover, MD (from Hanover, MD: bearing 23°T), and is situated 7.6 miles southwest of Baltimore. This waterway serves as the lifeblood of the environment, drawing the eye toward the lush, protected expanses of Patapsco Valley Sp that stretch across the immediate vicinity. While the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, hazy silhouette on the western horizon, the local topography remains defined by its own verdant basins. Residents often find solace at Lake Marion, a mirror of stillness located only five miles away, or seek the rhythmic sound of water at Round Falls. The air here holds a distinct moisture, a lingering whisper of the sea that travels thirteen miles inland from Seclude Cove to soften the heat of summer afternoons.

Elkridge maintains a legacy rooted in early industrial ambition, having once served as a vital transit point for the movement of goods and people. The local economy evolved from the early iron works that utilized the river’s power into a diverse modern hub of commerce and residential development. Workers here once labored in the mills, their efforts grounding the village in a tradition of steady, physical industry that persists in the professional spirit of the present day. Even as the region modernized, the influence of the river remained, guiding the expansion of infrastructure and the organization of daily life. The proximity to Baltimore has fostered a unique economic resilience, allowing Elkridge to balance its historical identity with the demands of a contemporary workforce.

Elkridge preserves a cultural character that honors its colonial origins through the persistence of its older homes and the quiet dignity of its streetscapes. The atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the pace of life feels measured by the natural cycles of the surrounding woodland rather than the rush of nearby urban centers. Notable landmarks like the Thomas Viaduct stand as silent witnesses to the ingenuity of past engineers, bridging the divide across the river with grace. While the area does not claim the birth of global icons, it has hosted the lives of many who contributed to the steady development of the region’s social fabric. Community gatherings often center on the natural beauty of the local parks, where the shifting light of dusk illuminates the trees and offers a moment of reflection for all who walk the paths.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harwood Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 151° SE
Patapsco Valley Sp (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 142° SE
Rockburn Branch Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 338° N
Rockburn Bend (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 348° N
Tardis (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 317° NW
Captain John Smith Marker (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 015° N
Harmans (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 151° SE
Latrines (former) (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 348° N
Wesley Grove United Methodist Church (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 145° SE
St. Mary's Main Steps (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 342° N
Columbia Art Center (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 281° W
Double Helix (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 020° N
R/C Hollywood Cinema 4 (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 036° NE
Jacobs Forest Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.6 mi, 165° S
Main Street Ballroom (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 328° NW
HorseSpirit Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 228° SW
Howard County Center of African American Culture (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 287° W
Patuxent Oxbow Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 214° SW
Chesapeake Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 077° E
Giant Pineapple (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 040° NE
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.3 mi, 191° S · 26k acres
Water Wheel (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 019° N
Irish Railroad Workers Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 043° NE
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 9.6 mi, 060° NE · 47 acres
Severn Run Natural Environment Area (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 142° SE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 26.9 mi, 221° SW · 2,795 acres
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.9 mi, 112° E · 6,282 acres

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