Swan Point Maryland Map

About Swan Point, Maryland

Swan Point is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Swan Point is located at 39.2334°N, 76.4027°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21619.

Swan Point unfurls along the western bank of the Gunpowder River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its contours softened by the persistent breath of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 6.4 miles east of Dundalk, MD (from Dundalk, MD: bearing 101°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-east of Essex. The air here carries the mingled scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the tidal influence that shapes the very character of the landscape. Mature oaks and maples, their branches laced with moss, stand sentinel over scattered farmsteads and the occasional rambling estate, their shadows stretching long and cool across fields that have long yielded to the seasons. The river itself, a broad, silvery ribbon, reflects the wide, often cloud-streaked sky, its surface disturbed only by the wake of a passing skiff or the lazy drift of a heron. The history of Swan Point is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Baltimore County, a legacy of farms that once dominated this stretch of land. Though the agricultural footprint has receded, the echoes of that past remain in the weathered barns and the enduring sense of quiet permanence. Today, Swan Point’s economy is a more varied affair, a blend of residential living and the quiet hum of local businesses that serve the surrounding neighborhoods. The proximity to the river has always been a defining feature, fostering a connection to the water that manifests in boating, fishing, and a general appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds this quiet corner of Maryland. The light at dusk, a painterly wash of rose and lavender, often settles over Swan Point, lending a contemplative beauty to the end of each day.

About This Swan Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Swan Point, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.233442, -76.402737. 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 Swan Point and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Swan Point includes the ZIP code (21219), telephone area code (301, 240, 410, 443), 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 Swan Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.