Spring Ridge Maryland Map

About Spring Ridge, Maryland

Spring Ridge is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,922. The population density is 820.4 people per km². Spring Ridge is located at 39.4015°N, 77.3525°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21701.

Spring Ridge unfolds across rolling terrain, where the broad, cultivated fields of Frederick County meet the gentle rise of the land. It lies 3.2 miles east-south-east of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 106°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-north-east of Ballenger Creek. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas for clouds that drift with a languid grace, often casting fleeting shadows that play across the verdant pastures and the occasional cluster of mature oak and maple trees. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that speaks of a life lived in close communion with the seasons. The very character of Spring Ridge is one of quiet resilience, a landscape that has patiently yielded its bounty for generations. The history of Spring Ridge is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that defines it. Agriculture has long been the lifeblood of this locality, with farms that have passed through family hands, each generation adding its layer to the enduring story. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this pastoral setting, the local economy thrives on a network of smaller businesses and the continued productivity of its farms, which supply fresh produce to regional markets. The distinctive charm of Spring Ridge lies not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the unbroken connection to the land, a characteristic that imbues everyday life with a sense of rootedness and purpose.

About This Spring Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Spring Ridge, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.401491, -77.352484. 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 Spring Ridge and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Spring Ridge includes the ZIP code (20653), telephone area code (301, 240, 410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick 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 Spring Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.