Linwood Maryland Map

About Linwood, Maryland

Linwood is a locality in Howard County, Maryland, United States. Linwood is located at 39.2773°N, 76.8053°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21764.

Linwood rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain where the soft greens of cultivated fields meet the deeper, shadowed hues of woodland. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, often carries the clean scent of turned earth mingled with the fainter, sweeter perfume of distant honeysuckle. Small streams, born from the higher ground, meander through the hollows, their quiet murmur a constant, soothing presence in the background of everyday life. The houses, often set back from the roads by generous lawns, speak of a settled existence, their porches inviting repose and the slow unfolding of the day. The history of Linwood is tied to the fertile soil and the diligent hands that have worked it for generations. Once a more agrarian center, the local economy has adapted, retaining a strong agricultural base while also incorporating newer enterprises that draw from the region's accessible location. For many years, the land was shaped by the rhythm of planting and harvest, and echoes of that past can still be seen in the enduring farmsteads and the deep roots of the community. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Linwood possesses a quiet strength, a distinctive character forged in the enduring connection between its people and the land they inhabit.

About This Linwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Linwood, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.277328, -76.805252. 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 Linwood and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Linwood includes the ZIP code (21043), telephone area code (240, 301, 410, 443), county seat of Howard County (Ellicott City), 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 Linwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.