Whiteford Maryland Map

About Whiteford, Maryland

Whiteford is a locality in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Whiteford is located at 39.7090°N, 76.3455°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21160.

Whiteford lies in a land where the Susquehanna River's broad embrace begins to loosen, its fertile plains sloping gently towards the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 8.7 miles north of Harford, MD (from Harford, MD: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-east of Forest Hill. Here, the air carries a perpetual scent of ripening grain and damp earth, a testament to generations of cultivation. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to wider fields, their boundaries often marked by ancient stone walls or the stoic trunks of oak trees that have weathered countless sunrises. The sky above Whiteford is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic clouds that gather before a summer storm or the soft, diffused light of a mist-laden morning, lending a quiet grandeur to the agricultural landscape. The history of Whiteford is deeply entwined with the rich soil and the persistent spirit of its early settlers. Primarily an agricultural hub, its economy has long been sustained by the bounty of its farms, yielding corn, soybeans, and a variety of fruits. Whispers of its past can be found in the weathered barns and the enduring stone foundations of homesteads, remnants of a time when life moved at the pace of the seasons. While not a place of grand monuments, Whiteford possesses a quiet character, a sense of enduring community forged through shared labor and a deep connection to the land. The nearby waters, though not directly bordering, exert their influence, shaping the climate and the very rhythm of life in this corner of Harford County.

About This Whiteford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whiteford, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.708994, -76.345515. 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 Whiteford and Harford County.

Detailed location data for Whiteford includes the ZIP code (21160), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Harford County (Bel Air), 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 Whiteford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.