Hereford Maryland Map

About Hereford, Maryland

Hereford is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Hereford is located at 39.5890°N, 76.6633°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21111.

Hereford, Maryland, unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape sculpted by the persistent, gentle hand of time. It lies 12.1 miles north-east of Reisterstown, MD (from Reisterstown, MD: bearing 47°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north of Cockeysville. The land here is a mosaic of verdant pastures, where the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, lays a golden wash over the undulating fields, and stands of mature oak and maple trees, their leaves a riot of greens in summer and fire in autumn. The air carries a crispness, a breath of distant fields and the faint, earthy scent of damp soil, especially after a passing shower. Streams, often no more than glinting ribbons of water, meander through the hollows, their banks softened by ferns and moss, and the distant calls of unseen birds punctuate the quietude. The character of Hereford is one of understated resilience, a place that feels both deeply rooted and open to the sky. The history of Hereford is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, its early prosperity built upon the rich soil and the hard work of generations. While the echoes of farms and the scent of freshly cut hay still linger, the local economy has diversified, with businesses that serve both the immediate needs of its residents and reach further afield. Small, independent shops line the few main thoroughfares, their windows displaying wares that speak of practicality and local pride. The proximity to larger centers has allowed Hereford to retain a sense of its own identity, a place where the rhythm of daily life feels deliberate, unhurried, and deeply connected to the land that has sustained it.

About This Hereford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hereford, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.588994, -76.663305. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hereford and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Hereford includes the ZIP code (21111), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hereford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.