Lochearn Maryland Map

About Lochearn, Maryland

Lochearn is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 27,074. The population density is 1905.6 people per km². Lochearn is located at 39.3407°N, 76.7222°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21208.

Lochearn, a name that whispers of quiet waters, resides amidst the rolling hills of Baltimore County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent toward the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 1.3 miles north-north-east of Woodlawn, MD (from Woodlawn, MD: bearing 14°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west-north-west of Baltimore. The terrain here is a study in gentle contours, a landscape that has been shaped by the patient hand of erosion and the persistent growth of deciduous forests. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, slants through the canopy, painting the undergrowth in shifting mosaics of gold and shadow, a light that seems to linger longer here, as if reluctant to depart. Small streams, more often felt than seen, meander through the ravines, their unseen currents a constant, soft murmur beneath the rustling leaves. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of soil and burgeoning life, a fragrance that grounds the senses. The history of Lochearn is entwined with the agricultural heritage of Maryland, a legacy evident in the scattered remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring presence of open fields that still punctuate the residential sprawl. For generations, this land sustained families through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a rhythm of life dictated by the seasons. Today, Lochearn is primarily a residential community, its economy sustained by the broader metropolitan area it serves, yet a distinct character persists, a quiet resilience in the face of change. The original spirit of the place, one of rootedness and neighborly connection, can still be glimpsed in the local shops and the well-worn paths that connect homes, a subtle testament to the enduring human need for belonging in this particular corner of the county.

About This Lochearn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lochearn, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.340662, -76.722194. 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 Lochearn and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Lochearn includes the ZIP code (21207), 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 Lochearn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.