Hampton Maryland Map
Explore Hampton, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Hampton, Maryland
| City | Hampton |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.424788 |
| Longitude | -76.566473 |
| Population | 5,180 |
| Density | 336.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 21673, 21286 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| County Seat | Towson |
| School District | Baltimore County Public Schools |
About Hampton, Maryland
Hampton is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,180. The population density is 336.1 people per km². Hampton is located at 39.4248°N, 76.5665°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21673, 21286.Hampton occupies a landscape defined by the quiet transitions between dense woodland and the expansive, still waters of Loch Raven Reservoir. It lies 1.7 miles north-northeast of Towson, MD (from Towson, MD: bearing 32°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Baltimore. Long Quarter Branch meanders through the local terrain, carving a path that sustains the lush vegetation near the edges of the Gunpowder Falls Sp. To the west, the distant silhouette of Chestnut Ridge anchors the horizon, providing a steady, earthen frame to the sky. Beneath the canopy, the earth dips into the quiet shadows of Limekiln Hollow, where the air holds a persistent, cool moisture. The light here at dusk settles heavily upon the fields, turning the greens into deep, muted shades of bronze and slate.
Hampton grew from the steady cultivation of the land, evolving from early agricultural roots into a residential enclave that values its connection to the surrounding terrain. Local industry has long been tethered to the careful stewardship of the land, moving away from the intensive clearing of the past toward a model of preserved open space. The economy functions as a quiet extension of the regional commerce, supporting the needs of residents who favor the deliberate pace of inland life over the frenetic energy of larger hubs. Development remains measured, reflecting a preference for maintaining the integrity of the soil and the existing canopy of trees. Those who work here often find that the rhythm of the day is dictated by the changing seasons and the maintenance of the properties that define the local character.
Hampton maintains a cultural identity rooted in the preservation of its historical architecture, most notably the eighteenth-century mansion that stands as a center of local heritage. The grounds of the Hampton National Historic Site serve as a gathering point for those who appreciate the intersection of colonial craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the surrounding parklands. While the local events are modest, they often draw people together during the autumn months when the foliage turns to brilliant gold and amber. The environment encourages a contemplative way of life, where the stillness of the reservoir provides a contrast to the busy world beyond the ridge. Residents often find that the most profound aspect of the local character is the way the land itself dictates the boundaries of their daily experience.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 061° NE
- Gunpowder Falls State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 061° NE
- Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.7 mi, 076° E
- In Loving Memory Of Marlane C. King (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 127° SE
- Hawk silhouette (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 123° SE
- Northampton Furnace (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 305° NW
- Merrick Lecture Hall (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 235° SW
- Rosenberg Gallery (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 235° SW
- Kraushaar Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 235° SW
- Established 1926 (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 200° S
- The Joppa Road (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 199° S
- Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 329° NW
- Cub Hill Ft (State Resource Management Area) — 2.5 mi, 109° E
- Fire Museum of Maryland (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 261° W
- Towson Arts Collective (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 252° W
- Lp5014 (Local Park) — 3.1 mi, 195° S
- Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 311° NW
- Carpe Librum (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 165° S
- Double Rock Park (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 150° SE
- Dumbarton Farm Pillar (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 220° SW
- COVID-19 Memorial (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 233° SW
- Natural History Society of Maryland (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 156° SE
- Maryland Bolt & Nut Company (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 228° SW
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 11.0 mi, 183° S · 47 acres
- Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 14.0 mi, 088° E
- Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.8 mi, 200° S · 26k acres
- Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.2 mi, 069° E · 96k acres
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About This Hampton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hampton, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.424788, -76.566473. 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 Hampton includes the ZIP code (21673, 21286), telephone area code (410, 443), 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. |
