Explore Cape St. Claire, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cape St. Claire, 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 Cape St. Claire.
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 | Cape St. Claire |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.043166 |
| Longitude | -76.44496 |
| Population | 9,179 |
| Density | 1772.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 21409 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| County Seat | Annapolis |
| School District | Anne Arundel County Public Schools |
Cape St. Claire occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by its intimate relationship with the water and the gentle, shifting tides. It lies 3.2 miles east-northeast of Arnold, MD (from Arnold, MD: bearing 76°T), and is situated 8.4 miles northeast of Anne Arundel. The landscape here is characterized by the presence of the Cat Branch, which traces a path through the terrain as it flows toward the broader reaches of the region. Residents often find themselves drawn to the shores of Lake Claire, a body of water that anchors the local geography and provides a sense of stillness to the neighborhood. In the distance, the silhouette of Bacon Ridge rises against the horizon, providing a constant, muted backdrop to the daily lives of those who dwell here. The proximity to the low-lying Whitehall Flats and the offshore presence of Gibson Island creates a unique environmental mosaic that feels both expansive and sheltered.
History in Cape St. Claire is rooted in the steady development of a residential enclave that values its connection to the natural environment. The local economy has evolved from its early agricultural and maritime connections into a modern residential hub that supports a variety of professional services and small-scale industries. Many residents commute to nearby employment centers, yet the day-to-day commerce remains focused on serving the immediate needs of the population. The rhythm of the work week is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide, a subtle reminder of the maritime heritage that permeates the soil and the local consciousness. Development has been carefully managed to preserve the character of the land, ensuring that the legacy of the original settlers is respected even as the neighborhood continues to adapt to contemporary demands.
Cape St. Claire fosters a distinct cultural identity built upon a foundation of community participation and outdoor engagement. Cape St. Claire Park serves as a primary gathering space where families and neighbors intersect, reflecting the high value placed on shared public life. Cultural events throughout the year often revolve around the changing seasons, drawing people together to celebrate the specific beauty of this coastal environment. While the area is home to many professionals and families, it maintains an understated atmosphere that avoids the frenetic pace of larger urban centers. Notable landmarks are generally modest, emphasizing the natural beauty of the environment rather than grand architectural statements. This sense of place remains a quiet constant for all who live here, shaped by the light reflecting off the water and the persistent influence of the surrounding landscape.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cape St. Claire, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.043166, -76.44496. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cape St. Claire includes the ZIP code (21409), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Anne Arundel County (Annapolis), and school district assignment (Anne Arundel County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |