Curtis Bay Maryland Map

About Curtis Bay, Maryland

Curtis Bay is a locality in Baltimore City County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,800. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Curtis Bay is located at 39.2268°N, 76.5880°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21226.

Curtis Bay lies cradled by the industrial hum of Baltimore, a landscape where the gray of weathered brick and the rust-red of aging steel structures meet the occasional, defiant green of marsh grass. It lies 4.0 miles west-southwest of Dundalk, MD (from Dundalk, MD: bearing 245°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south-southeast of Baltimore. The air itself carries a tangible weight, a blend of brine from the nearby waters and the faint, metallic tang of industry, a scent that clings to the very fiber of the place. Here, the land is largely flat, a low-lying expanse that yields readily to the Chesapeake's embrace, its shoreline a jagged, industrious edge rather than a gentle curve. The sky overhead often reflects this character, a vast canvas of shifting grays and blues, sometimes pierced by the sharp, white contrails of distant aircraft, a constant reminder of the wider world beyond the bay's immediate reach. This corner of Maryland, once a vital artery for the oyster trade and a bustling hub for maritime commerce, now wears its history in the very grain of its buildings and the rhythm of its working docks. The echoes of colonial-era seafaring still seem to whisper on the wind, mingling with the more recent, persistent clang of shipyards and the low growl of cargo trains. Curtis Bay's economy, though diversified, retains a strong connection to its industrial roots, with warehousing and shipping continuing to play a significant role, a steady, unglamorous heartbeat that fuels its daily existence. It’s a place that feels both grounded and perpetually in motion, a working port where the tides of trade and the relentless passage of time shape the character of its people and the enduring spirit of Curtis Bay.

About This Curtis Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Curtis Bay, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.226774, -76.588021. 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 Curtis Bay and Baltimore City County.

Detailed location data for Curtis Bay includes the ZIP code (21226), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Baltimore City County, 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 Curtis Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.