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Towson Maryland Map

Explore Towson, 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 Towson, Maryland

How to Use This Towson, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.39421
Longitude	-76.617751
Population	59,553
Density	1624.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	21286, 21204, 21252, 21284, 21285
Area Code	410, 443
County Seat	Towson
School District	Baltimore County Public Schools

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About Towson, Maryland

Towson is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 59,553. The population density is 1624.6 people per km². Towson is located at 39.3942°N, 76.6178°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21286, 21204, 21252.

Towson occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet movement of Towson Run, a waterway that serves as the essential artery through the local terrain. It lies 2.6 miles south-southeast of Timonium, MD (from Timonium, MD: bearing 159°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north of Baltimore. The land here rises and falls with a measured grace, characterized by the dense, mature woodland that shadows the banks of the creek. To the west, the landscape deepens into the lush, sheltered contours of Green Spring Valley, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Chestnut Ridge provides a firm boundary against the horizon. Towson Manor Park offers a singular, green reprieve within the developed corridors, its open lawns catching the long, slanted light of late afternoon in a way that makes the air feel heavy with the scent of damp earth and cooling pavement.

History in Towson began with the arrival of settlers who recognized the potential of the land for trade and agriculture, gradually transforming a crossroads into a seat of regional governance. What started as a modest stop for travelers moving through the interior grew steadily, its identity forged by the steady expansion of the county administration and the influx of families seeking a place just far enough from the bustle of larger urban centers to maintain a distinct character. Over the decades, Towson evolved from these agrarian roots into a focal point for the surrounding region, maintaining a sense of permanence despite the inevitable pressures of modernization that have smoothed over the oldest footprints of its founding.

Economic life in Towson thrives through a blend of administrative service, retail, and the intellectual energy provided by its institutions of higher learning, most notably Towson University. The infrastructure supports a dense web of professional activity, with modern office towers rising above streets that still hold the memory of earlier, smaller lanes. The presence of the university ensures a constant, shifting demographic of students and faculty, which keeps the local commercial climate vibrant and responsive to new ideas. This reliance on institutional stability and a robust service sector allows Towson to function as a primary engine for the county, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that defines its daily operations.

Culture in Towson manifests in the enthusiasm for collegiate athletics, where the local university teams draw significant crowds and foster a deep sense of shared identity. The calendar is marked by annual festivals that bring life to the central plazas, offering a space for the community to gather under the wide, inland sky. While the quiet waters of Loch Raven Reservoir sit only a short distance away, drawing those who seek the stillness of the woods, the focus of the people remains on the lively intersections and the landmarks that anchor the district. Notable figures, such as the athlete Michael Phelps, have emerged from the surrounding area, lending a touch of wider recognition to a place that remains, at its core, a collection of neighborhoods focused on the business of living well.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Untitled (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 128° SE
Safe & Dv (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 218° SW
Towson Tiger Statue (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 101° E
Police Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 054° NE
Towson Arts Collective (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 358° N
Dumbarton Farm Pillar (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 184° S
Jones Fall Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 230° SW
Rosenberg Gallery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 050° NE
Kraushaar Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 049° NE
Merrick Lecture Hall (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 049° NE
COVID-19 Memorial (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 236° SW
Fire Museum of Maryland (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 008° N
Lp5014 (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 151° SE
Bunting Acquisition (Met) (State Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 269° W
Quarry Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 257° W
Maryland Bolt & Nut Company (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 223° SW
Baltimore Clayworks (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 227° SW
Northampton Furnace (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 028° NE
Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 062° NE
Gunpowder Falls State Park (State Park) — 3.9 mi, 053° NE
Warehouse Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 190° S
Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 023° NE
Amaranthine Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 199° S
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 9.1 mi, 168° S · 47 acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.0 mi, 195° S · 26k acres

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