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Linganore Maryland Map

Explore Linganore, 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 Linganore, Maryland

How to Use This Linganore, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.413664
Longitude	-77.301232
Population	12,351
Density	576.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	21771, 21774
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Frederick
School District	Frederick County Public Schools

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About Linganore, Maryland

Linganore is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 12,351. The population density is 576.1 people per km². Linganore is located at 39.4137°N, 77.3012°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21771, 21774.

Linganore reveals its character through the steady, winding path of the South Fork Linganore Creek as it carves through the quiet terrain. It lies 10.2 miles north-northeast of Green Valley, MD (from Green Valley, MD: bearing 28°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-northwest of Mount Airy. This landscape is defined by its inland distance from any coastline, favoring instead the deep, terrestrial stillness of the Maryland Piedmont. To the west, the distant Blue Ridge Mountains form a jagged, hazy silhouette against the evening sky, grounding the horizon in ancient stone. The earth here is composed of heavy, fertile soil that supports expansive woodland and agricultural fields, creating a patchwork of greens and deep browns. Residents often watch the light change across these slopes, noting how the shadows lengthen long before the sun finally dips below the ridges.

Linganore carries the weight of a long agricultural history, where the rhythms of the seasons once dictated the pulse of the regional economy. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land, establishing farms that transitioned over generations into the diverse mix of small-scale industry and residential life seen today. While the local economy has shifted away from purely agrarian roots, the legacy of the soil remains evident in the careful stewardship of the surrounding acreage. Commerce here is quiet and deliberate, anchored by those who value the independence of a life spent away from the density of larger urban centers. The transition from field to enterprise reflects a steady evolution, one that maintains a focus on productivity without sacrificing the open character of the local geography.

Cultural life in Linganore finds its expression in the simple, shared spaces that bring people together throughout the calendar year. A short drive away, Libertytown Community Park serves as a central point for outdoor recreation, offering a place for neighbors to gather amidst the local flora. Those seeking the quietude of water often look toward Piney Run Lake, a destination that provides a sense of stillness mirroring the calm of the nearby Priestland Valley. Although the area remains largely defined by its rural pace, it has occasionally served as a backdrop for notable figures, including the architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who lived in the broader region and left a lasting imprint on the aesthetic sensibilities of the surrounding landscape. Community events are marked by a lack of pretense, favoring traditions that celebrate the changing of the seasons and the enduring quality of a quiet life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 157° SE
New Market Nature Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 144° SE
MD State Highway Administration 1 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.9 mi, 137° SE
Jug Bridge East Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 253° W
Jug Bridge West Abutment (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 254° W
State of Maryland 2 (State Resource Management Area) — 3.9 mi, 256° W
The Great Frederick Fair (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 269° W
Claire McCardell (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 269° W
The Claire McCardell Project (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 269° W
Laboring Sons Memorial (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 275° W
14th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Monument (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 239° SW
Frederick Book Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.7 mi, 268° W
Walkersville Southern Railroad (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 330° NW
Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 288° W
Mount Airy Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 108° E
Warehouse Cinemas (Cinema) — 8.3 mi, 274° W
White Rocks (Viewpoint) — 10.4 mi, 210° SW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 10.9 mi, 176° S
Lost City Art (Gallery) — 12.8 mi, 176° S
Hallowood Worship Center (Theatre) — 12.8 mi, 207° SW
Pumpkin Cannon (Attraction) — 12.9 mi, 341° N
South Mountain State Park (State Park) — 16.0 mi, 289° W
South Mountain Sp (State Park) — 16.0 mi, 289° W
We Art Fun (Arts Centre) — 16.1 mi, 173° S
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 17.1 mi, 283° W · 110k acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 31.0 mi, 172° S · 2,795 acres

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