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Fulton Maryland Map

Explore Fulton, 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 Fulton, Maryland

How to Use This Fulton, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.15311
Longitude	-76.911629
Population	5,916
Density	603.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	21216, 20759, 20723
Area Code	410, 443, 301, 240
County Seat	Ellicott City
School District	Howard County Public Schools

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About Fulton, Maryland

Fulton is a locality in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,916. The population density is 603.3 people per km². Fulton is located at 39.1531°N, 76.9116°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21216, 20759, 20723.

Fulton emerges from the Piedmont plateau as a landscape defined by its quiet, verdant expanse and the steady persistence of its terrain. It lies 1.3 miles west-northwest of Scaggsville, MD (from Scaggsville, MD: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-southeast of Howard. The land around Fulton stretches out in muted gradients, where the evening light softens the edges of the meadows and turns the shadows into pools of ink. A mile distant, the waters of Rocky Gorge Reservoir hold a mirror to the sky, offering a stillness that centers the surrounding woods. Hammond Branch cuts a narrow, winding path through the soil, its presence marked by the rustle of leaves and the cooling moisture it lends to the air. On the horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains suggests a world beyond, though Fulton remains anchored in its own rhythmic, inland peace.

Agricultural heritage once anchored the life of the residents, who worked the stubborn, rich earth into a livelihood of seasonal harvests. Over time, the economy of Fulton shifted toward the sophisticated demands of the modern era, drawing in professionals who seek a quiet intersection of commerce and quietude. The landscape now hosts a blend of residential spaces and technical corridors, where the hum of industry is muffled by rows of trees and the careful spacing of modern architecture. Local commerce reflects a steady, industrious character, favoring stability over the frantic pace of the larger metropolitan centers to the east. Fulton maintains an atmosphere of deliberate development, ensuring that the quiet character of the region is preserved even as the workforce evolves.

People in Fulton move with a measured grace, often gathering at the Fulton South Area Park to observe the changing seasons as they turn the woods from vivid green to a stark, skeletal gray. This space serves as a communal living room, where the silence of the outdoors fosters a sense of shared belonging among neighbors. The cultural identity of the region remains rooted in a quiet, understated pride, rarely seeking the spotlight but valuing the integrity of the local environment. While no singular, world-renowned figure defines the legacy of the neighborhood, the collective efforts of its citizens create a distinct, focused way of life. The architecture and public spaces within Fulton reflect a preference for longevity and utility, grounding the daily experience in a sense of permanence that feels both modern and deeply settled.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fulton South Area Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 199° S
T. Howard Duckett Watershed (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 221° SW
Patuxent River Wastershed Conservation Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 190° S
Scott’s Cove at Rocky Gorge Reservoir (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 140° SE
Mill Race (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 017° N
Old Bank Vault Door (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 203° SW
River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.0 mi, 099° E
Old Quarry Works (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 101° E
Patuxent River Sp (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 281° W
HorseSpirit Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 104° E
Howard County Center of African American Culture (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 032° NE
Columbia Art Center (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 054° NE
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 149° SE
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.1 mi, 141° SE · 26k acres
Good Knight Castle Children's Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 180° S
The Beachkraft Studio\gallery (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 271° W
Tardis (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 060° NE
St. John’s Episcopal Church (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 028° NE
DC Sniper Victims Memorial (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 225° SW
Corey Walter (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 104° E
Main Street Ballroom (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 037° NE
Patapsco Valley Sp (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 049° NE
Silver Spring Stage Theater (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 211° SW
Greenbelt Arts Center (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 170° S
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 18.3 mi, 221° SW · 2,795 acres

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