Loch Lynn Heights Maryland Map

About Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland

Loch Lynn Heights is a locality in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 438.0 people per km². Loch Lynn Heights is located at 39.3932°N, 79.3731°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21550.

Loch Lynn Heights unfurls across a landscape defined by the rolling, forested hills of western Maryland, a place where the air often carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 12.9 miles south-south-west of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 200°T), and is situated 2.1 miles east-south-east of Oakland. The terrain here is a study in gentle ascents and graceful dips, with the land rising towards the sky in a mosaic of hardwoods and evergreens. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows and stream through the canopy, painting shifting patterns of light and shadow on the forest floor. This is a geography that encourages a sense of quiet observation, where the distant murmur of wind through the trees and the occasional call of a bird are the dominant sounds. The history of Loch Lynn Heights is intertwined with the region's legacy of resourcefulness and a deep connection to the natural world. Once a vital hub for timber and coal, the echoes of those industries can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its residents. While the landscape has largely reclaimed its former industrial scars, the economy now leans towards tourism and a slower pace of life, drawing visitors who seek the serene beauty of the surrounding mountains and the clear waters of nearby lakes. The character of Loch Lynn Heights is one of sturdy resilience, a community that understands the value of hard work and the profound peace found in its rugged, yet welcoming, environs.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.393153, -79.373099. 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 Loch Lynn Heights and Garrett County.

Detailed location data for Loch Lynn Heights includes the ZIP code (21550), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Garrett County (Oakland), and school district assignment (Garrett 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 Loch Lynn Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.