Woodlawn Maryland Map

About Woodlawn, Maryland

Woodlawn is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 40,379. The population density is 1638.4 people per km². Woodlawn is located at 39.3229°N, 76.7280°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21244.

Woodlawn unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where verdant hills gently descend towards the meandering waters of the Patapsco River. It lies 1.3 miles south-south-west of Lochearn, MD (from Lochearn, MD: bearing 194°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-north-west of Baltimore. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries the damp, earthy scent of loam and the faintest whisper of distant pine, a testament to the numerous wooded tracts that punctuate the residential neighborhoods. Mature oak and maple trees form leafy canopies over quiet streets, their branches, heavy with summer foliage, creating a dappled, almost cathedral-like light that filters down to the sidewalks. The character of Woodlawn is one of settled, unassuming comfort, a place where well-tended lawns meet the wilder edges of the undeveloped land, suggesting a harmonious coexistence between human habitation and the natural world. Historically, Woodlawn's story is intertwined with the broader development of Baltimore County, its origins tracing back to agricultural roots before evolving into a suburban expanse. The local economy, once tied to farming and smaller industries that served the growing population, has largely shifted to a service-based model, with residents commuting to larger employment centers nearby. Yet, remnants of its past linger: a few historic farmhouses, their weathered clapboard hinting at generations of life, still stand sentinel against the newer construction. The proximity to the Patapsco River provides a subtle yet persistent influence, not in the form of grand beaches, but in the quiet presence of accessible waterways that invite contemplation and offer glimpses of local wildlife, a gentle reminder of the ecological heritage that underpins this tranquil corner of the county.

About This Woodlawn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodlawn, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.322884, -76.728028. 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 Woodlawn and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Woodlawn includes the ZIP code (21904), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment (Baltimore 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 Woodlawn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.