Annapolis Neck Maryland Map

About Annapolis Neck, Maryland

Annapolis Neck is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 12,032. The population density is 695.2 people per km². Annapolis Neck is located at 38.9315°N, 76.4968°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21403.

Annapolis Neck unfurls like a verdant peninsula, its edges softened by the Chesapeake Bay's embrace and the sinuous curves of tributaries like the South River and its marshy feeders. It lies 3.2 miles east-south-east of Anne Arundel, MD (from Anne Arundel, MD: bearing 118°T), and is situated 3.3 miles south of Annapolis. Rolling terrain, not dramatically steep but pleasantly varied, supports a mosaic of mature woodlands, manicured lawns, and the occasional open field where the sun’s light, especially in the late afternoon, pools with a golden, almost liquid quality. The air here often carries the faint, briny tang of the bay, a constant reminder of the water’s pervasive influence, mingling with the sweeter scent of pine and blooming honeysuckle from backyard gardens. This is a place where the land slopes gently towards the water, inviting exploration along hidden coves and the quiet observation of egrets poised on muddy banks. The history of Annapolis Neck is deeply intertwined with the maritime heritage of Maryland, its early development shaped by shipbuilding and the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil. For centuries, this land has yielded crops, and though the scale of farming has shifted, the quiet dignity of a well-tended orchard or a field of ripening corn still holds sway. The presence of the United States Naval Academy, a venerable institution that anchors a significant portion of the Neck, imbues the area with a unique character, a blend of historic charm and disciplined purpose. The economic pulse of Annapolis Neck beats to the rhythm of its proximity to the state capital, drawing residents who seek both the tranquility of suburban living and access to the vibrant cultural life of the city, while the waterways continue to serve as both recreational pathways and enduring reminders of the region's foundational connection to the sea.

About This Annapolis Neck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Annapolis Neck, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.931535, -76.496792. 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 Annapolis Neck and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Annapolis Neck includes the ZIP code (21403), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Anne Arundel County (Annapolis), and school district assignment (Anne Arundel 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 Annapolis Neck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.