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Garrison Maryland Map

Explore Garrison, 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 Garrison, Maryland

How to Use This Garrison, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.405939
Longitude	-76.76053
Population	9,487
Density	1159.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21117
Area Code	240, 301
County Seat	Towson
School District	Baltimore County Public Schools

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About Garrison, Maryland

Garrison is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,487. The population density is 1159.9 people per km². Garrison is located at 39.4059°N, 76.7605°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21117.

Garrison maintains a quiet presence amidst the verdant, inland landscape of the Maryland Piedmont. It lies 1.4 miles southeast of Owings Mills, MD (from Owings Mills, MD: bearing 132°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-northwest of Carroll. The Gwynns Falls flows with a steady, deliberate motion through the local terrain, carving a path through the woodland that defines the character of the region. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon, offering a permanent, hazy boundary to the afternoon sky. Two miles away, the Pikesville Reservoir holds its still, dark water, reflecting the changing light of the seasons in its calm basin. Nearby, the natural depression known as The Caves provides a subtle shift in elevation, creating a sense of containment within the surrounding geography.

Garrison emerged from a tradition of land stewardship, where the rhythm of the work day was dictated by the soil and the slow turning of the seasons. Early settlers relied on the fertility of this inland territory, establishing farms that eventually gave way to the quiet development of the modern era. The local economy now functions as a blend of professional services and small-scale enterprise, reflecting the stability of a place that values continuity over rapid expansion. Residents often commute to larger regional hubs for their primary industries, yet they maintain a distinct local identity rooted in the long history of the surrounding acreage. The land itself, once defined by agricultural output, now supports a mix of residential life and light commerce that keeps the pace of the day measured and predictable.

Garrison fosters a reserved, contemplative atmosphere, where the daily habits of its people mirror the understated beauty of the environment. The Stevenson University (formally Villa Julie College) stands as a focal point for academic life, drawing students to a campus that integrates modern learning into the quiet, wooded surroundings. Cultural life here is measured in the small, recurring events that draw neighbors together, rather than in large public spectacles or grand monuments. While the area does not claim to be the birthplace of singular, globally famous titans of history, it remains home to individuals who value the privacy and space this landscape affords. The quality of light during the late autumn, when the sun hangs low over the trees, reveals a texture in the land that feels ancient and entirely settled.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stevenson University (formally Villa Julie College) (Recreation Easement) — 1.6 mi, 334° NW
Irvine Nature Center Native American Site (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 005° N
Meadows Road Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 259° W
Lp5014 (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 171° S
Charles E Kratz Memorial Park (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 130° SE
The Old Court Road (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 137° SE
Gwynnbrook Wma (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 343° N
Fort Garrison (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 100° E
Wildwood Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 238° SW
Soldiers Delight Nea (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 270° W
Uno y Dos (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 147° SE
The Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 278° W
Baltimore Clayworks (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 114° SE
Dogwood Wall (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 196° S
Maryland Bolt & Nut Company (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 114° SE
COVID-19 Memorial (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 105° E
Patapsco Valley Sp (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 196° S
Barry Johnston, Sculptor (Arts Centre) — 6.9 mi, 154° SE
Dickeyville Historic District (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 154° SE
System Source Computer Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 043° NE
National Electronics Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 043° NE
Towson Arts Collective (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 087° E
Fire Museum of Maryland (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 083° E
Amaranthine Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 130° SE
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 13.6 mi, 136° SE · 47 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.7 mi, 181° S · 26k acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 36.9 mi, 214° SW · 2,795 acres
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 37.4 mi, 073° E · 96k acres

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