Garrison Maryland Map
Explore Garrison, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Garrison, Maryland
| 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 |
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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About This Garrison Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Garrison, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.405939, -76.76053. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Garrison includes the ZIP code (21117), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment (Baltimore County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
