Explore Scaggsville, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Scaggsville, 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 Scaggsville.
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 | Scaggsville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Howard County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.140653 |
| Longitude | -76.882576 |
| Population | 9,217 |
| Density | 706.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 20723 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| County Seat | Ellicott City |
| School District | Howard County Public Schools |
Scaggsville maintains a quiet presence upon the undulating terrain of the Maryland Piedmont, where the land rises into modest, wooded elevations. It lies 1.6 miles west-northwest of North Laurel, MD (from North Laurel, MD: bearing 285°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-southwest of Columbia. The atmosphere here carries the scent of damp earth and cooling asphalt as the sun dips behind the treeline, casting long, bruised shadows across the suburban expanse. Water collects in the nearby Rocky Gorge Reservoir, providing a still, glass-like contrast to the active flow of Hammond Branch as it carves its path through the soil. While the distant Appalachian Mountains loom far beyond the western horizon, the immediate landscape is defined by a dense, verdant canopy of deciduous trees. Residents often find solace in the open green spaces of Cherry Tree Park, which serves as a vital anchor for the local ecosystem.
Scaggsville grew from a modest crossroads into a residential corridor that reflects the steady, industrious expansion of the surrounding region. The local economy relies heavily on the professional services and technology sectors that anchor the broader Howard County area, drawing commuters who seek a balance between career and domestic life. Historically, the area transitioned from agricultural roots into a modern landscape characterized by residential planning and carefully managed development. Small-scale commerce and service-oriented businesses support the daily needs of those who call the area home, maintaining a steady pace of productivity. The rhythm of Scaggsville remains tied to the movement of workers who integrate their lives with the wider regional economy. This structural stability ensures that the neighborhood remains a practical, functional environment for its occupants.
The cultural character of Scaggsville is defined by a blend of long-term residents and newcomers who appreciate the calm, suburban pace of life. Public gathering spaces and local school facilities act as centers of community engagement, where youth sports and seasonal neighborhood activities foster a sense of shared belonging. While Scaggsville does not claim fame through grand monuments or the residency of global icons, it derives its identity from the collective habits and quiet traditions of its inhabitants. Life here is marked by the shifting colors of the canopy and the seasonal migrations of local wildlife through the woods. The absence of ostentation allows for a grounded, authentic experience that prioritizes personal connection over manufactured spectacle. Every day in Scaggsville unfolds with a predictable, comforting regularity that defines the spirit of this inland space.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scaggsville, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.140653, -76.882576. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Scaggsville includes the ZIP code (20723), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Howard County (Ellicott City), and school district assignment (Howard County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |