Union Bridge Maryland Map

About Union Bridge, Maryland

Union Bridge is a locality in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,055. The population density is 320.2 people per km². Union Bridge is located at 39.5690°N, 77.1769°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21791.

Union Bridge lies in a valley where the land begins to roll, the fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the hazy blue of distant ridges. It lies 16.4 miles north-east of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 49°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Westminster. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and the faint, sweet perfume of summer hay, a fragrance that clings to the late afternoon sun as it slants across the weathered barns and the sturdy Victorian homes that line the quiet streets. The Carroll County countryside, in which Union Bridge is set, is a place of gentle ascents and shallow hollows, where the seasons paint the landscape in broad strokes of green, gold, and russet. The presence of the creek, a modest ribbon of water, nonetheless lends a subtle character to the terrain, its banks often fringed with willows that sway with an almost somber grace. This locality, Union Bridge, has long been shaped by the land and the labor it demands. Its history is entwined with the agricultural heart of the region, a heritage evident in the enduring farmsteads and the quiet dignity of its working people. For a time, the railroad brought a different kind of pulse, a rhythm of industry that connected this valley to the wider world, its tracks still a tangible reminder of that bygone era. Today, while agriculture remains a significant thread, the character of Union Bridge is also woven with the quieter pursuits of those who find its peaceful setting a welcome respite, a place where the pace of life allows for a thoughtful appreciation of the enduring natural beauty and the simple, steadfast community.

About This Union Bridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union Bridge, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.56899, -77.176927. 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 Union Bridge and Carroll County.

Detailed location data for Union Bridge includes the ZIP code (21791), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Carroll County (Westminster), and school district assignment (Carroll 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 Union Bridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.