Phoenix Maryland Map

About Phoenix, Maryland

Phoenix is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Phoenix is located at 39.5165°N, 76.6161°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21131.

Phoenix unfolds as a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the verdant embrace of mature trees softens the horizon. It lies 8.0 miles north of Towson, MD (from Towson, MD: bearing 355°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of Carney. The air here often carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and the sweet decay of fallen leaves, particularly potent after a summer shower. Stone walls, weathered by seasons of frost and thaw, delineate fields that hint at a history of careful cultivation, their grey, lichen-kissed surfaces catching the diffused light of a Maryland afternoon. The terrain, sculpted by ancient waterways now mere whispers in the landscape, possesses a quiet resilience, a steadfastness that belies its seemingly placid appearance. This corner of Baltimore County, Phoenix, has long been intertwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, its fertile ground yielding crops that have sustained generations. While the echoes of past farming endeavors are still discernible in the patchwork of fields and the enduring farmsteads, the local economy has diversified, drawing strength from its proximity to larger urban centers while maintaining a distinct character. The presence of the Gunpowder River watershed, a vital artery of freshwater, has historically shaped the land and its inhabitants, offering both sustenance and a backdrop for a life lived with a measured cadence. The quietude of Phoenix is not an emptiness, but a fullness of subtle histories and the enduring spirit of a place that has learned to adapt and thrive.

About This Phoenix Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Phoenix, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.516495, -76.616081. 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 Phoenix and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Phoenix includes the ZIP code (21131), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment. 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 Phoenix is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.