Explore Halethorpe, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Halethorpe, 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 Halethorpe.
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 | Halethorpe |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.239829 |
| Longitude | -76.680247 |
| Population | 9,000 |
| Density | 1800.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 21227 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| County Seat | Towson |
Halethorpe occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon is defined by the subtle, earthbound rhythm of the Maryland landscape. It lies 1.5 miles southeast of Arbutus, MD (from Arbutus, MD: bearing 134°T), and is situated 5.0 miles southwest of Baltimore. The terrain reveals itself through the gentle flow of East Branch Herbert Run, which carves a modest path through the local woods just a mile away. Residents often find solace in the greenery of Willow Grove Park, a sanctuary that offers a reprieve from the bustle of modern life. While the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains marks the far western boundary, the immediate environment remains defined by verdant fields and the soft, humid air that settles over the region. Those who wander toward the water might look toward Seclude Cove, situated thirteen miles away, to catch a glimpse of the shifting tides.
Halethorpe emerged from a collection of modest homesteads that grew in tandem with the expansion of the regional rail and industrial networks. Early commerce relied heavily on the transit of goods, cementing a legacy of labor that continues to shape the local economy today. Factories and small-scale manufacturing enterprises have long served as the backbone of the region, providing a steady pulse to the working lives of its inhabitants. Though the industrial landscape has evolved, the area maintains a grounded, functional character that honors its blue-collar roots. The proximity to Lake Marion, located eight miles away, offers a reminder of the natural resources that once supported the early growth of these settlements.
Halethorpe carries a distinct, unpretentious spirit that reflects the enduring character of its long-term residents. The community values a steady pace of life, where the familiar faces of neighbors define the social architecture of the streets. Nearby landmarks and the quiet beauty of places like Reed Bird Island, just four miles distant, provide points of connection for those who call the area home. While the region is not defined by the fame of individuals, it shares in the broader cultural heritage of the surrounding territory, where the interplay of history and industry remains visible in the architecture of the homes. Life here unfolds with a predictable grace, marked by the changing seasons and the simple, persistent vitality of a place that knows its own worth.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Halethorpe, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.239829, -76.680247. 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 Halethorpe includes the ZIP code (21227), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |