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Frederick Maryland Map

Explore Frederick, 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 Frederick, Maryland

How to Use This Frederick, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.434089
Longitude	-77.414539
Population	78,171
Density	1260.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	21701, 21705, 21702, 21703, 21704
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Frederick
School District	Frederick County Public Schools

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About Frederick, Maryland

Frederick is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 78,171. The population density is 1260.4 people per km². Frederick is located at 39.4341°N, 77.4145°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Frederick is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 21701, 21705, 21702.

Frederick commands the landscape where the expansive plains of the Piedmont transition into the rugged elevation of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 3.2 miles north-northeast of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 25°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-northwest of Urbana. Carroll Creek winds through the center of the terrain, acting as a life-giving vein that connects the built environment to the earth itself. Sunlight often catches the surface of Culler Lake, illuminating the water in a way that softens the edges of the surrounding stone and brick architecture. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the geography deepens toward the quietude of Clifford Hollow, where the shadows of the late afternoon stretch long and thin across the soil.

German settlers established the roots of Frederick in the mid-eighteenth century, drawing pioneers who sought the fertility of the local land. These early residents constructed stone houses and meeting places that provided a durable foundation for the burgeoning settlement. The history of Frederick is marked by the deliberate pace of its evolution from a frontier outpost into a center of regional importance. As the years progressed, the character of the place hardened into something resilient, shaped by the movements of commerce and the persistent labor of those who cleared the fields and laid the first cobblestones.

Commerce in Frederick thrives on a diverse base of biotechnology, professional services, and a robust retail sector that anchors the downtown district. The presence of higher education, notably Hood College, introduces a distinct intellectual energy that permeates the local workforce and public discourse. Essential infrastructure supports this modern economy, linking the daily activities of the residents to the broader transit networks of the region. As the morning mist lifts from the pavement, the industrious rhythm of the populace becomes evident, reflecting a commitment to steady, incremental progress and the maintenance of a stable professional life.

Cultural life in Frederick finds its most vibrant expression in the public spaces and annual gatherings that define the communal calendar. Baker Park (city Of Frederick) serves as the primary stage for these events, providing a central expanse where the community congregates beneath the sky. Local lore remains tethered to figures like Francis Scott Key, whose life is commemorated within the legacy of the region. Visitors and residents alike often seek out The Cascade for a momentary respite, finding a quiet beauty in the falling water that contrasts with the brisk tempo of the downtown shops. Whether watching a local college athletic match or participating in seasonal festivals, the people of Frederick maintain a connection to their surroundings that is both grounded and deeply felt.

Nearby Outdoor Places

National Museum of Civil War Medicine (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 176° S
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 176° S
Carroll Creek Linear Park (Landmark) — 1.4 mi, 176° S
Shab Row (Historic Site) — 1.4 mi, 176° S
Frederick City Hall (Landmark) — 1.4 mi, 176° S
Francis Scott Key Mall (Landmark) — 4.2 mi, 109° E
Monocacy National Battlefield (Historic Site) — 4.2 mi, 109° E
Emmitsburg Road (Landmark) — 4.2 mi, 109° E
Park Land (City of Frederick) (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 261° W
Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 056° NE
The Hodson Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 193° S
Baker Park (city Of Frederick) (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 222° SW
Laboring Sons Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 157° SE
Korean War Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 180° S
Lefty Kreh (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 201° S
Frederick Book Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 168° S
The Great Frederick Fair (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 144° SE
Warehouse Cinemas (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 249° W
MD State Highway Administration 1 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.5 mi, 142° SE
Jug Bridge West Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 133° SE
Jug Bridge East Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 133° SE
Gambrill State Park (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 297° NW
Walkersville Southern Railroad (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 042° NE
Frederick Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 296° NW
Gambrill Sp (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 311° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 10.9 mi, 283° W · 110k acres
Pumpkin Cannon (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 010° N
Hallowood Worship Center (Theatre) — 12.8 mi, 179° S

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