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Essex Maryland Map

Explore Essex, 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 Essex, Maryland

How to Use This Essex, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.301359
Longitude	-76.444426
Population	40,505
Density	1688.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21221
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Towson
School District	Baltimore County Public Schools

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About Essex, Maryland

Essex is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 40,505. The population density is 1688.9 people per km². Essex is located at 39.3014°N, 76.4444°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21221.

Essex defines the landscape with the steady, winding passage of Duck Creek, which carves a quiet path through the terrain. It lies 2.0 miles south of Rossville, MD (from Rossville, MD: bearing 173°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Baltimore. The earth here holds the moisture of the lowlands, where the air often carries a saline weight from the distant, shimmering expanse of Baynes Cove. On the horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of Chestnut Ridge suggests a rugged elevation far beyond these level plains. Local residents often look toward the nearby Sue Island, a verdant anchor in the water that marks the transition toward the open tides. Even the light seems to settle differently here, catching the reeds and marsh grass in a pale, amber glow as the day recedes toward the dark.

History in Essex remains tied to the persistent pulse of industry and the labor of hands that once shaped the region’s expansive maritime and manufacturing sectors. The economy long relied on the movement of goods through the corridors of the eastern waterfront, where the rhythm of the work day was dictated by the tide and the shifting freight. While the heavy industrial footprint has evolved, the spirit of the local workforce persists in the small businesses and specialized trades that maintain the vitality of the neighborhood. Beyond the immediate reach of the docks, the land stretches out toward the distant, serene waters of Lake Montebello, providing a contrast to the bustling, paved arteries of commerce. Life in Essex honors this legacy of grit, acknowledging the generations who built their livelihoods upon the strength of the local trade.

Cultural character in Essex finds its expression in the enduring presence of the Old Portable School House, a humble site that grounds the identity of the people in their shared past. The atmosphere is one of unadorned authenticity, where the traditions of the working class define the social fabric more than any grand monument or polished attraction. Notable figures have emerged from these streets, such as the legendary baseball player Al Kaline, whose career stands as a point of pride for those who appreciate the discipline of the game. Local events often center on the simple gathering of neighbors, echoing the quiet, persistent pulse of a place that values its own customs. Essex reflects a stoic, honest temperament, where the people navigate the currents of modern life with a steady, watchful eye on the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Local Open Space (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 244° SW
Sue Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 129° SE
Essex-Middle River (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 307° NW
Lest We Forget (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 288° W
Korea-Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 287° W
Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 033° NE
North Point Battlefield (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 215° SW
Battle of North Point Memorial Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 233° SW
Go Fish (Aquarium) — 3.4 mi, 321° NW
Flagship Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 267° W
The Dundalk Art School (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 235° SW
CCBC History Exhibit (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 237° SW
Hart-Miller Island Sp (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 140° SE
Harry's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 056° NE
Tank Hill (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 242° SW
Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 055° NE
Natural History Society of Maryland (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 311° NW
Skylofts Gallery & Artist Space (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 262° W
Double Rock Park (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 318° NW
Carpe Librum (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 310° NW
Strand Theatre Co. (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 299° NW
Fort Carroll Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 214° SW
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 7.6 mi, 250° W · 47 acres
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 11.7 mi, 039° NE
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.9 mi, 148° SE · 6,282 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.0 mi, 225° SW · 26k acres

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