Lansdowne Maryland Map

About Lansdowne, Maryland

Lansdowne is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,876. The population density is 1506.0 people per km². Lansdowne is located at 39.2451°N, 76.6605°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21227.

Lansdowne unfolds across a terrain of gentle slopes and hollows, where the afternoon sun often casts long, benevolent shadows across its tidy streets. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-east of Carroll, MD (from Carroll, MD: bearing 166°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-west of Baltimore. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant murmur of traffic, a constant hum that speaks of its proximity to larger arteries without ever intruding on the quiet dignity of its neighborhoods. Mature trees, their branches reaching like welcoming arms, line the sidewalks, their leaves forming a verdant canopy that offers a cool respite in the summer months, and a breathtaking display of fiery hues come autumn. Small, well-kept lawns give way to the varied architecture of homes, each with its own story etched into its siding and porch railings, a mosaic of different eras and tastes that collectively define the character of Lansdowne. The history of Lansdowne is intrinsically tied to the agricultural roots of Baltimore County, with vestiges of its past evident in the occasional farmhouse that has weathered the decades, standing sentinel amidst newer developments. Originally a farming community, its transformation into a residential suburb began in earnest as people sought a quieter life within reach of the city's opportunities. The local economy, once dominated by farming and later by small local businesses catering to the immediate needs of residents, now reflects a broader regional pattern, with many commuting to jobs elsewhere, yet a strong sense of local commerce persists in its corner stores and family-run eateries. The Patapsco River, though not directly bordering every section, exerts a subtle influence, its watershed shaping the drainage and lending a certain verdancy to the surrounding landscape, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this corner of Maryland.

About This Lansdowne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lansdowne, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.245107, -76.660524. 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 Lansdowne and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Lansdowne includes the ZIP code (21227), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment (Baltimore County Public Schools). 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 Lansdowne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.