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Middle River Maryland Map

Explore Middle River, 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 Middle River, Maryland

How to Use This Middle River, Maryland Map

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

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	Middle River
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Baltimore County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.339519
Longitude	-76.428702
Population	33,203
Density	1004.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21220
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Towson
School District	Baltimore County Public Schools

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About Middle River, Maryland

Middle River is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 33,203. The population density is 1004.8 people per km². Middle River is located at 39.3395°N, 76.4287°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21220.

Middle River occupies a distinct position where the land yields to the tidal influence of the Chesapeake landscape. It lies 2.2 miles south-southeast of Nottingham, MD (from Nottingham, MD: bearing 162°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-northeast of Baltimore. The presence of Cowpen Creek defines the local hydrology, as the water moves sluggishly through the reeds toward the open expanse of Baynes Cove only three miles away. On the distant horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of Chestnut Ridge suggests a rugged world far removed from these flat, marshy lowlands. The air here carries a persistent salinity, dampening the light at dusk until the atmosphere turns a soft, bruised shade of violet. Residents often find their way to the quiet paths of Hawthorne-Midthorne Park, where the trees offer a brief respite from the expansive, open sky.

Middle River grew from a landscape of quiet industry, evolving into a vital center for aviation and manufacturing that shaped the regional economy for generations. The legacy of these workshops and factories remains visible in the rhythm of the workdays and the enduring character of the local workforce. While the grander ambitions of the past have shifted, the spirit of production persists in the technical trades and small businesses that populate the neighborhood. Beyond the industrial corridors, the influence of the nearby Stoney Forest Demonstration Area serves as a reminder of the raw, untamed timberland that once covered this entire portion of the coast. Today, the economy balances these historical foundations with a modern drive toward service and logistical support.

Cultural life in Middle River reflects a blend of maritime heritage and the industrious nature of those who call the shore home. Sue Island stands as a point of local interest, acting as a gateway to the broader waterways that have defined the identity of the people here for decades. Although the quietude of the surrounding geography often draws visitors toward the stillness of Lake Montebello, the residents prefer the immediate access to their own neighborhood docks and hidden inlets. The community maintains an unpretentious character, valuing the tangible history of the region over more fleeting trends. While few figures of international renown claim these specific coordinates, the pride of the inhabitants is evident in the meticulous care given to their homes and local institutions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 157° SE
Darkhead Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 193° S
Bengies-Walters Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 084° E
Essex-Middle River (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 226° SW
Go Fish (Aquarium) — 3.0 mi, 270° W
Harry's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 089° E
Lest We Forget (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 229° SW
Gunpowder Falls State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 076° E
Korea-Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 230° SW
Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 030° NE
McCollum Point (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 154° SE
Flagship Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 236° SW
Battle of North Point (Registered Battlefield) — 5.2 mi, 217° SW
Natural History Society of Maryland (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 283° W
Double Rock Park (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 294° NW
The Dundalk Art School (Arts Centre) — 6.2 mi, 219° SW
Carpe Librum (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 288° W
CCBC History Exhibit (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 222° SW
Strand Theatre Co. (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 277° W
Tank Hill (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 227° SW
Skylofts Gallery & Artist Space (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 244° SW
Butchers Hill Historic District (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 249° W
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 9.2 mi, 046° NE
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 9.5 mi, 237° SW · 47 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.5 mi, 222° SW · 26k acres
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.7 mi, 050° NE · 96k acres

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