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Forest Hill Maryland Map

Explore Forest Hill, 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 Forest Hill, Maryland

How to Use This Forest Hill, Maryland Map

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

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	Forest Hill
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Harford County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.585106
Longitude	-76.387739
Population	28,000
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21050
Area Code	240, 301
County Seat	Bel Air

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About Forest Hill, Maryland

Forest Hill is a locality in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 28,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Forest Hill is located at 39.5851°N, 76.3877°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21050.

Forest Hill occupies a quiet expanse of the Maryland Piedmont, defined by a landscape that shifts from open fields to dense, mature woodland. It lies 1.3 miles west of Harford, MD (from Harford, MD: bearing 274°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-northwest of Bel Air South. The Bynum Run carves a path through the terrain, its waters moving steadily past the local acreage as they have for generations. To the west, the silhouette of Rock Ridge provides a constant, immovable horizon against the changing sky. Residents often find their way to the quiet perimeter of Bel Air Reservoir, where the light catches the water in a way that makes the afternoon seem to hold its breath. Friends Park serves as a central gathering point for the neighborhood, offering a space where the grass grows thick and the air feels perpetually still. Throughout the year, the subtle elevation changes of the land create pockets of morning mist that cling to the hollows before the sun clears the tree line.

Forest Hill emerged from a tradition of agrarian industry, with the local economy long sustained by the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. While the pace of commerce has modernized, the reliance on local trade and small-scale enterprise remains a primary driver of the regional character. The transition from farmstead to suburban residential life has been gradual, leaving the footprint of older barns and stone foundations visible beneath the newer construction. Entrepreneurs and families alike contribute to a marketplace that values a sturdy work ethic and the preservation of long-standing property lines. The rhythm of the workday reflects a steady, deliberate movement that favors reliability over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. Modern businesses here integrate into the existing infrastructure, ensuring that the legacy of land development respects the original layout of the territory.

Cultural life in Forest Hill is marked by an understated neighborliness and a shared appreciation for the quietude of the Maryland countryside. Community gatherings are often held at local landmarks, where the focus remains on the simple exchange of news and the celebration of seasonal changes. While the locality maintains a modest profile, the presence of dedicated public spaces ensures that outdoor recreation is woven into the weekly routine of its residents. The atmosphere is defined by a sense of permanence, reinforced by the sight of mature trees and the predictable cycle of the local flora. Visitors who wander toward the outskirts might catch a glimpse of the rugged terrain near Kilgores Rocks, a reminder of the raw geological variety that exists just a short distance away. Life here moves with a quiet confidence, grounded by a clear sense of place that requires no fanfare to justify its existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Friends Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 139° SE
Forest Hill Lake Fma Pfa (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 112° E
Forest Hill Recreation Comples (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 179° S
Saint Ignatius Church Hickory, Maryland (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 114° SE
Rocks Sp (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 345° N
Stoneywood Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 3.4 mi, 338° N
MA & PA Heritage (HoH) (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 152° SE
King & Queen Seat (Viewpoint) — 3.7 mi, 339° N
Deer Creek Rapids @ Rocks (Class III) (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 341° N
Harford Artists Gallery (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 148° SE
The Hays House (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 149° SE
Bynum Run Pond Fma Pfa (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 136° SE
Ma & Pa Heritage Trail Dog Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 169° S
Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 206° SW
Harford Community College - Joppa Hall (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 105° E
Horizon Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.4 mi, 182° S
Manor House (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 040° NE
Oest Campfire Amphitheater (Theatre) — 9.5 mi, 045° NE
Legends of the Fog (Theme Park) — 9.9 mi, 101° E
Timmons Lodge Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 049° NE
Old Line Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 018° N
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 11.2 mi, 155° SE
Cal, Sr.'s Yard (Stadium) — 11.3 mi, 108° E
Edgewood Middle School Planetarium (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 155° SE
Steppingstone Farm Museum (Museum) — 13.3 mi, 085° E
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.9 mi, 094° E · 96k acres

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