Lisbon Maryland Map

About Lisbon, Maryland

Lisbon is a locality in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 126. The population density is 36.6 people per km². Lisbon is located at 39.3362°N, 77.0711°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21797.

Lisbon rests on rolling terrain where fields of corn and soy, golden in the late afternoon sun, meet the darker green of mature woodlands. It lies 6.6 miles west-north-west of Howard, MD (from Howard, MD: bearing 301°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-west of Eldersburg. The land here, a gentle swell of Maryland's Piedmont, is crisscrossed by narrow country roads, their asphalt surfaces softened by the accumulated dust of seasons. The air, especially in early autumn, carries a faint, sweet scent of drying hay and the distant, earthy aroma of freshly tilled soil, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of older farmhouses. The sky above Lisbon often stretches wide and pale blue, broken only by the occasional hawk circling with effortless grace, its shadow a fleeting whisper across the undulating landscape. Originally settled as a farming community, Lisbon’s economy has long been tied to the bounty of its fertile land, with a history rooted in agriculture that continues to shape its character. While farming remains a significant presence, the proximity of Lisbon to larger metropolitan centers has also fostered a growing residential presence, attracting those who appreciate the quieter pace of rural life without sacrificing convenient access to urban amenities. Small businesses, many of them family-run, dot the landscape, from country stores that have served generations to newer ventures catering to the evolving needs of the area. The enduring sense of community in Lisbon is palpable, a quiet strength built on shared seasons and a deep connection to the land that has sustained it for so long.

About This Lisbon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lisbon, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.336215, -77.071091. 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 Lisbon and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Lisbon includes the ZIP code (21797), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Howard County (Ellicott City), and school district assignment (Howard 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 Lisbon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.