North Laurel Maryland Map
North Laurel, Maryland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Laurel, Howard County.
Interactive Map of North Laurel, Maryland
| City | North Laurel |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Howard |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.138997 |
| Longitude | -76.870529 |
| Population | 25,563 |
| Density | 1501.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About North Laurel, Maryland
North Laurel is a locality in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 25,563. The population density is 1501.1 people per km². North Laurel is located at 39.1390°N, 76.8705°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20723.
North Laurel unfolds across a landscape where gentle slopes gradually rise and fall, a topography shaped by the persistent flow of tributaries that eventually feed into the mighty Patuxent River. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-west of Laurel, MD (from Laurel, MD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-south-west of Columbia. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a humid warmth, a soft weight that hints at the approaching summer storms. Mature stands of oak and maple punctuate the residential neighborhoods, their canopies creating dappled patterns of shade on the sidewalks, and the occasional splash of vibrant azaleas offers a riot of color against the verdant backdrop. The terrain is neither dramatically mountainous nor flatly agrarian, but rather a comfortable undulation, where homes are settled into the natural contours of the land. The history of North Laurel is intrinsically linked to its role as a crossroads, a place that has seen travelers and settlers pass through for centuries, its development mirroring the expansion of the greater Baltimore-Washington corridor. Once a region primarily defined by agricultural pursuits, the local economy has evolved significantly, now boasting a vibrant mix of retail centers, technology firms, and service industries. The proximity to major transportation arteries has fostered this growth, making North Laurel a hub for commerce and a desirable residential locale. Evidence of its past can still be glimpsed in the older farmhouses that dot the less developed edges, whispers of an earlier era that persist beneath the surface of its modern, dynamic character.
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About This North Laurel Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of North Laurel, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 North Laurel and Howard County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for North Laurel is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct North Laurel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
