
Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County, Maryland is located in the northern part of the state and encompasses 682 square miles. It is bordered by Harford County to the north, Carroll County to the west, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties to the south, and Cecil County to the east. The county has two major waterways: the Patapsco River is located on its western border while Back River lies along its eastern border. The geography of Baltimore County is varied and contains a mix of flat plains, rolling hills, and more rugged terrain. The central portion of the county consists primarily of flat plains with some rolling hills running along its western edge. This area is home to many farms as well as suburban communities such as Towson and Owings Mills. The northern tip of…