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Ruxton Maryland Map

Explore Ruxton, 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 Ruxton, Maryland

How to Use This Ruxton, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.400106
Longitude	-76.644692
Population	7,800
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21204
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Towson

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About Ruxton, Maryland

Ruxton is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,800. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Ruxton is located at 39.4001°N, 76.6447°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21204.

Ruxton unfolds across a landscape of gentle, verdant slopes that define the quiet character of this inland terrain. It lies 2.3 miles west of Towson, MD (from Towson, MD: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-northwest of Baltimore. The Roland Run carves a steady, rhythmic path through the local topography, offering a constant presence that subtly shapes the surrounding earth. Only a mile away, the expansive Green Spring Valley creates a wide, open basin that catches the soft amber light of late afternoon. Further afield, the distant profile of the Appalachian Mountains serves as a hazy, jagged reminder of the wider regional geography. Residents often find solace in the nearby Bunting Acquisition (Met), where the woodlands provide a dense, quiet sanctuary for local flora and fauna.

Ruxton draws its identity from a long history of thoughtful land stewardship and a deliberate preservation of its residential heritage. The local economy remains primarily focused on professional services and private enterprise, reflecting the stability of a place that values continuity over rapid, disruptive development. Early settlement patterns established a tradition of sprawling, private estates that have largely dictated the current layout of the neighborhood. While the nearby Loch Raven Reservoir serves as a vital resource for the region, the daily life of Ruxton remains centered on its established, quiet lanes and mature tree canopies. Industrial influence is minimal here, allowing the character of the land to remain focused on domestic tranquility and architectural preservation.

Ruxton maintains a cultural atmosphere defined by understated elegance and a deeply rooted sense of civic privacy. The architecture, ranging from stone-faced estates to classic colonial designs, reflects a commitment to a timeless aesthetic that avoids fleeting trends. Among the notable figures who have called this vicinity home, the author F. Scott Fitzgerald maintained connections to the wider Baltimore region, adding an intellectual weight to the local lore. Community life often revolves around private gatherings and the seasonal changes that transform the color of the woods from vibrant spring green to a muted, late-autumn gray. The pace of daily existence here is measured by the changing shadows on the lawns and the quiet movement of neighbors along the shaded streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Quercus Familius (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 219° SW
Bunting Acquisition (Met) (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 235° SW
Old Transmission Tower (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 253° W
Jones Fall Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 172° S
COVID-19 Memorial (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 176° S
Safe & Dv (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 120° SE
Dedicated in memory of our friend Fred Strum (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 017° N
Towson Arts Collective (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 060° NE
Padonia Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 002° N
Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 012° N
Fire Museum of Maryland (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 052° NE
Dumbarton Farm Pillar (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 141° SE
Maryland Bolt & Nut Company (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 186° S
Baltimore Clayworks (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 192° S
Kraushaar Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 077° E
Rosenberg Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 077° E
Merrick Lecture Hall (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 077° E
Northampton Furnace (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 050° NE
Warehouse Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 171° S
Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 4.7 mi, 042° NE
Amaranthine Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 181° S
Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 067° NE
Gunpowder Falls State Park (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 067° NE
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 9.8 mi, 160° S · 47 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.1 mi, 191° S · 26k acres
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.7 mi, 069° E · 96k acres

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