Rossville Maryland Map

About Rossville, Maryland

Rossville is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 16,059. The population density is 1083.0 people per km². Rossville is located at 39.3384°N, 76.4797°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21237.

Rossville lies in a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling topography characteristic of its Maryland setting. It lies 2.0 miles north of Essex, MD (from Essex, MD: bearing 353°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-north-east of Baltimore. Here, the land slopes and swells, a verdant expanse punctuated by mature woodlands and open fields that suggest a long history of cultivation. The air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant pine, particularly after a summer rain, and the quality of light at dusk can cast a soft, golden hue over the undulating terrain, lending a quiet beauty to the everyday scene. The scattered homes and businesses blend organically with this natural backdrop, hinting at a place where human habitation has long been a thoughtful observer of the surrounding environment. The history of Rossville is interwoven with the agricultural heritage of Baltimore County, a legacy still visible in the preserved farmsteads and the enduring presence of open land. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and accessible waterways, established a community that gradually developed its own economic identity. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the area has seen periods of focus on quarrying and, more recently, a shift towards a mixed economy that includes retail and services catering to a growing residential base. The distinctive character of Rossville is not marked by grand monuments, but rather by the quiet persistence of its residents and the subtle layering of past endeavors upon the present, a testament to its enduring, understated presence.

About This Rossville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rossville, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.338441, -76.479685. 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 Rossville and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Rossville includes the ZIP code (21237), 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 Rossville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.