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Anne Arundel Maryland Map

Explore Anne Arundel, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Anne Arundel, Maryland

How to Use This Anne Arundel, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Anne Arundel, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Anne Arundel.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Anne Arundel
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Anne Arundel County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.953011
Longitude	-76.548823
Population	597,234
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	21037, 21401
Area Code	240, 301, 410, 443
County Seat	Annapolis

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About Anne Arundel, Maryland

Anne Arundel is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. With a population of 597,234, Anne Arundel is a major urban centre in Maryland. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Anne Arundel is located at 38.9530°N, 76.5488°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21037, 21401.

Anne Arundel occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, tidal pulse of the South River as it carves a path through the low-lying terrain. It lies 2.1 miles south-southwest of Parole, MD (from Parole, MD: bearing 208°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east of Bowie. The air here holds a distinct, salt-tinged weight, a reminder that the open water of Seclude Cove waits only nine miles to the east, drawing the tides through the marshy veins of the land. Inland, the topography shifts into a subtle, undulating sequence of ridges, with the elevation rising toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Bacon Ridge on the horizon. The soil is dark and heavy, supporting dense thickets and open woodlands that seem to hold the morning mist long after the sun has climbed, while the Potomac River Reservoir offers a quiet, glass-like expanse of water just three miles away.

Colonial ambition first took root in Anne Arundel when settlers recognized the strategic value of the winding river systems and the fertile, accessible plains. Early development was dictated by the movement of goods and people along the water, establishing a pattern of settlement that prioritized the riverbanks over the interior. Over generations, the character of the region has been shaped by its proximity to these primary transit routes, evolving from a network of scattered farms and landing points into a cohesive, organized landscape. The architecture and the placement of older homesteads still reflect this original reverence for the water, with foundations set to weather the damp, humid summers and the biting, gray winters that sweep in from the coastal plains.

Economic activity in Anne Arundel remains anchored in its unique position, bridging the gap between the busy maritime industries of the coast and the administrative centers of the region. Infrastructure here is designed to support a steady flow of commerce, with roads winding around the South Basin and connecting the disparate pockets of industry that have emerged over the decades. Educational institutions provide a steady intellectual current, fostering a workforce that balances traditional maritime skills with modern professional services. While the daily labor of the residents is often tied to the broader regional economy, the local focus remains on maintaining the efficiency of the transport corridors and the health of the surrounding natural resources that sustain the populace.

Cultural life in Anne Arundel is expressed through a quiet appreciation for the rhythms of the seasons and the landmarks that define the local identity. Residents often spend their leisure time exploring the trails of Homeport Farm Park, or observing the avian life that gathers near the shores of Goose Island. While the region lacks the massive professional stadiums found in distant urban centers, local pride is deeply invested in the collegiate athletic programs that draw the community together during the crisp autumn months. Public gatherings and seasonal festivals frequently celebrate the maritime heritage of the territory, serving as a social anchor for neighbors who share a common, grounded connection to the land and the water that flows through it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Homeport Farm Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 033° NE
River Deck (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 151° SE
Edgewater Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 183° S
Landmark Theatres (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 012° N
Nancy Hammond Editions (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 015° N
AMC Annapolis Mall 11 (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 004° N
Be with Me Playseum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 003° N
Local by Design (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 005° N
Wild Kid Acres (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.3 mi, 166° S
Banneker-Douglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 060° NE
Louis Goldstein (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 057° NE
Thurgood Marshall Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 059° NE
Baron Johann DeKalb (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 060° NE
Victualling Warehouse Maritime Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 065° NE
Naval Academy Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 058° NE
Kimwood Farm House (Historic Ruins) — 7.3 mi, 027° NE
Honey Branch Nrma (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 245° SW
Childrens Theatre of Annapolis (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 051° NE
Franklin Point State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 167° S
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 260° W
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.1 mi, 266° W
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 10.5 mi, 279° W
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.4 mi, 312° NW · 26k acres
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 12.8 mi, 216° SW
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 072° E · 6,282 acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 27.0 mi, 257° W · 2,795 acres

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