Location Map of Aberdeen, MD, USA

The city of Aberdeen is situated about 30 miles northeast of Baltimore in Harford County of Maryland, USA. Its location between New York and Washington DC and its proximity to US route 40, Inter-State 95, Amtrak and Chessie Railroads, has made it a significant commercial centre of the country. Many big business houses like Frito-Lay, Clorox, Saks Fifth Avenue, Rite Aid, etc. have established their base here due to its strategic location and easy access to railways, airports and shipping routes. It is also located close to the Chesapeake Bay which enriches its marine wealth and also provides opportunity for many recreational activities. It has the Council-Manager form of government. The governing body of the city consists of a Mayor and a 4 member Aberdeen City Council, which set policy guidelines and appoint a City manager to oversee its proper implementation.

This American city of Aberdeen has derived its name from the original Aberdeen city in Scotland. This name was given to it by those Scots who migrated from Scotland and made it their home. The city also houses the US Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), which was established by an Act of the Congress and started its operations in 1918. APG is the headquarter of the United States Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). Comfortable and well-planned residential localities, excellent schools, exciting shopping centers, and the well-groomed business community, make Aberdeen a favorite destination for all. Approximately 59% of the entire accommodation in Aberdeen is occupied by their owners and not by renters. A number of hotels in Aberdeen are located on Beards Hill Road, Hospitality way and on the West Bel Air Avenue. For boarding flights to Aberdeen, the nearest international airport is the Baltimore airport. Besides the Chesapeake Bay, which is the backbone of Aberdeen tourism, one can also visit the Aberdeen Room Archives and Museum and the US Army Ordnance Museum. The US Army Ordnance Museum has a collection of army artifacts dating from the American Revolution.