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Joppatowne Maryland Map

Explore Joppatowne, 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 Joppatowne, Maryland

How to Use This Joppatowne, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.416594
Longitude	-76.352171
Population	13,425
Density	770.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21085
Area Code	240, 301
County Seat	Bel Air
School District	Harford County Public Schools

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About Joppatowne, Maryland

Joppatowne is a locality in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 13,425. The population density is 770.3 people per km². Joppatowne is located at 39.4166°N, 76.3522°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21085.

Joppatowne occupies a distinct expanse of land where the horizon softens into the haze of the mid-Atlantic lowlands. It lies 1.7 miles north of Joppa, MD (from Joppa, MD: bearing 5°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south of Harford. The topography here remains gentle, defined by the quiet currents of Mountain Branch which meander just a mile from the residential core. Residents often find respite at Mountain Road Park, a local space that offers a reprieve from the daily bustle of suburban life. To the south, the landscape opens toward the distant waters of Baynes Cove, providing a subtle, salt-tinged quality to the evening breeze. Beyond the immediate development, the dense canopy of the Stoney Forest Demonstration Area anchors the regional ecology, while the distant rise of Rock Ridge provides a firm boundary to the western view.

Joppatowne emerged as a planned residential vision in the mid-twentieth century, shifting the character of the soil from quiet agricultural plots to a structured suburban grid. The local economy relies heavily on the broader regional commerce of the Baltimore corridor, sustaining a workforce that commutes to the industrial and professional hubs nearby. While primary industry has moved away from the agrarian roots of the past, the influence of the nearby Atkisson Reservoir remains a vital, quiet reminder of the area's natural resource management. Many families settled here seeking the stability that comes with established neighborhood layouts and proximity to regional transit lines. The steady pace of life in Joppatowne reflects this transition from a rural frontier to a modern, integrated place of residence.

Cultural life in Joppatowne centers on the shared experiences of its schools and the recreational rhythms of its inhabitants. Visitors often look toward the nearby Rumsey Island, which adds a sense of maritime history to the surrounding geography, even as modern life continues its steady march. The community maintains a modest pace, favoring local gatherings and the simple pleasure of watching the light shift over the fields at dusk. Notable individuals such as the athlete Carmelo Anthony spent formative years in the region, bringing a measure of national recognition to the local schools and programs. Community events at Mountain Road Park serve as the primary social anchor, reinforcing the connections between neighbors who have made Joppatowne their long-term home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Robert Copenhaver Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 125° SE
Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 200° S
Mariner Point Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 181° S
Cove Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 231° SW
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 2.8 mi, 065° NE
Union of Brothers and Sisters of Ford's Asbury Lodge No. 1Sisters of Ford's Asbury Lodge No. 1 (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 262° W
Gunpowder Falls State Park (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 180° S
Edgewood Middle School Planetarium (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 083° E
Jericho Covered Bridge (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 328° NW
5 M 20 Ft Zoom To Pan Old Post Road - Established 1666 - Gov. William Paca (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 053° NE
Winters Run Conservation Area (Singer Road Park) (Local Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 011° N
Abington Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 4.3 mi, 020° N
Kites of Bel Air (HoH) (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 034° NE
Horizon Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 338° N
Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 211° SW
Harford Artists Gallery (Gallery) — 8.4 mi, 001° N
Go Fish (Aquarium) — 8.8 mi, 233° SW
Double Rock Park (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 252° W
Natural History Society of Maryland (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 247° SW
Harford Community College - Joppa Hall (Gallery) — 10.8 mi, 019° N
Carpe Librum (Gallery) — 10.9 mi, 252° W
Flagship Cinemas (Cinema) — 11.7 mi, 226° SW
Battle of North Point (Registered Battlefield) — 11.9 mi, 217° SW
Cal, Sr.'s Yard (Stadium) — 12.0 mi, 048° NE
Strand Theatre Co. (Theatre) — 12.1 mi, 248° W
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 16.0 mi, 229° SW · 47 acres
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 054° NE · 96k acres
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.0 mi, 164° S · 6,282 acres

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