Monrovia Maryland Map

About Monrovia, Maryland

Monrovia is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,568. The population density is 502.8 people per km². Monrovia is located at 39.3720°N, 77.2719°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21770.

Monrovia persists as a quiet stretch of landscape where the character of the Maryland Piedmont reveals itself in the steady, rhythmic movement of Bush Creek as it carves a path through the earth. It lies 4.5 miles north-northeast of Green Valley, MD (from Green Valley, MD: bearing 17°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east-southeast of Frederick. The air here holds a particular clarity, especially during the long golden hours of late afternoon when the shadows lengthen across the fields and the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains emerges against the western sky. Only three miles away, the surface of Lake Anita Louise mirrors the changing seasons, its stillness acting as a counterpoint to the subtle, persistent flow of the nearby waterways. Residents often find their way toward the green expanses of New Market Park, an open space that serves as a quiet anchor for the local environment and provides a reprieve from the encroaching pace of modern transit. Monrovia maintains a legacy rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, where the soil has long supported a patchwork of farms and independent enterprises that define the local economy. The transition from its early days as a rural crossroads to a contemporary residential landscape has been marked by a deliberate preservation of its open, agrarian spirit, ensuring that the legacy of the land remains visible in the daily lives of its inhabitants. While the demands of the surrounding region continue to evolve, the local character remains tethered to a slower, more intentional way of life that favors open spaces and the quiet cycles of the seasons. This adherence to an understated existence provides a necessary balance, allowing the people of Monrovia to remain connected to the earth while navigating the complexities of a changing world.

About This Monrovia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monrovia, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.372048, -77.271928. 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 Monrovia and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Monrovia includes the ZIP code (21770), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick 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 Monrovia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.