Crofton Maryland Map

About Crofton, Maryland

Crofton is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 29,549. The population density is 1744.9 people per km². Crofton is located at 39.0018°N, 76.6875°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21054.

Crofton unfolds across a landscape gently shaped by the Atlantic Coastal Plain, its terrain a subtle cradle of rolling terrain that slopes toward the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 4.7 miles north-north-east of Bowie, MD (from Bowie, MD: bearing 29°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-north-west of Anne Arundel. Mature trees, their branches often heavy with the humid Maryland air, cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns and quiet cul-de-sacs, lending a sense of established peace to the residential neighborhoods. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant salt marsh, a constant reminder of the proximity to water. Even the persistent hum of cicadas in the summer months seems to possess a quiet, persistent rhythm, a natural soundtrack to the unfolding days. The history of Crofton is largely one of thoughtful development, emerging from land that once served agricultural purposes. Its modern character is deeply intertwined with its origins as a planned community, designed to offer a harmonious blend of suburban living and access to the natural beauty of Anne Arundel County. This deliberate planning has fostered a strong sense of local pride and a focus on community amenities, evident in the well-maintained parks and recreation facilities. While not defined by a single, dominant industry, Crofton benefits from the broader economic vitality of the surrounding region, its residents often commuting to nearby centers of commerce and government, their lives a contemporary echo of older patterns of movement along the Eastern Shore's arteries. The nearby waterways, though not always directly visible from every street, exert a quiet influence, shaping the very feel of the place with their subtle presence.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crofton, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Crofton and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Crofton includes the ZIP code (21601), telephone area code (410, 443, 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 Crofton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.