Arden on the Severn Maryland Map

About Arden on the Severn, Maryland

Arden on the Severn is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,761. The population density is 457.0 people per km². Arden on the Severn is located at 39.0659°N, 76.5789°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21032.

Arden on the Severn rests along the verdant banks of its namesake waterway, a place where the Chesapeake's embrace shapes the very air. It lies 1.8 miles west of Severna Park, MD (from Severna Park, MD: bearing 260°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-north-west of Anne Arundel. The land here is a gentle swell of well-tended lawns and mature trees, their branches often draped with the soft, hazy light of late afternoon. Cypress knees emerge from the muddy edges of the Severn, sentinels to the slow, deliberate rhythm of the tides, and the scent of salt and damp earth mingles with the distant hum of lawnmowers. Boats, their masts like skeletal fingers against the sky, bob in quiet coves, a constant reminder of the water's ever-present influence. The homes, many with wide porches, seem to lean into the landscape, their paint weathered by the coastal air, reflecting a deep-rooted connection to this particular stretch of Maryland. The history of Arden on the Severn is one of quiet evolution, a community that grew from the fertile ground and the accessibility offered by the river. Once a place defined by its agricultural roots, the land itself whispered tales of tobacco fields and the fertile soil that yielded sustenance. Today, while vestiges of that agrarian past remain in the rolling fields that sometimes border the residential areas, the local economy has shifted. The proximity to the larger Annapolis area means many residents commute, but a distinct local character persists, fostered by small businesses and the shared appreciation for the waterfront lifestyle. The community is known for its artistic leanings, a subtle undercurrent of creativity that manifests in local galleries and the thoughtful design of its homes, a place where the past and present flow together like the gentle current of the Severn.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arden on the Severn, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.065943, -76.578853. 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 Arden on the Severn and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Arden on the Severn includes the ZIP code (21032), telephone area code (240, 301), 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 Arden on the Severn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.