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Freeland unfolds across rolling hills where the Catskill Mountains begin their slow surrender to the coastal plain. It lies 17.8 miles west-north-west of Forest Hill, MD (from Forest Hill, MD: bearing 298°T), and is situated 2.5 miles south-south-east of New Freedom. Here, the land is a patchwork of verdant pastures, dotted with the stoic silhouettes of ancient oak trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the Mid-Atlantic. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pines, a refreshing counterpoint to the humid warmth that settles in as the day progresses. Roads wind with a gentle, unhurried cadence, often bordered by stone walls that speak of generations of clearing and cultivation, their grey surfaces softened by moss and creeping vines. The terrain itself seems to encourage a contemplative pause, a place where the busy world can recede, leaving only the quiet hum of nature and the subtle presence of human endeavor. The history of Freeland is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that grace its landscape, a story shaped by the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Once a significant agricultural hub, particularly known for its dairy farms and apple orchards, the character of Freeland still bears the imprint of this agrarian past. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a connection to the land, with remnants of its farming heritage visible in the sturdy barns and the enduring presence of country stores. The Gunpowder River, a vital artery for the region, flows nearby, its waters once powering mills and shaping the early industrial growth of the area. This proximity to water has always been a defining feature, influencing trade and settlement patterns throughout Freeland's development, and its presence continues to lend a certain serene, flowing quality to the otherwise terrestrial character of the place.
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| Location | Freeland, Baltimore County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.704826°N, 76.68386°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21053 |
| Area Code | 240, 301 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Freeland, Maryland, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Freeland includes coordinates 39.704826°N, 76.683860°W, situated in Baltimore County. ZIP code 21053. Telephone area code: 240, 301. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.