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Crofton Maryland Map

Explore Crofton, 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 Crofton, Maryland

How to Use This Crofton, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Crofton, 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 Crofton.

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

Latitude	39.014439
Longitude	-76.680007
Population	29,641
Density	1731.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	21601, 21114, 21054
Area Code	410, 443, 240, 301
County Seat	Annapolis
School District	Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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About Crofton, Maryland

Crofton is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 29,641. The population density is 1731.1 people per km². Crofton is located at 39.0144°N, 76.6800°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21601, 21114, 21054.

Crofton reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of woodland and water, where the air carries the faint, salt-dusted memory of the distant coast. It lies 4.5 miles south-southwest of Millersville, MD (from Millersville, MD: bearing 208°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-northwest of Anne Arundel. The terrain rises toward the slopes of Bacon Ridge, which creates a soft, shadowed boundary against the horizon. Nearby, the Little Patuxent River carves a steady path through the earth, while Walking Fish Pond offers a still, reflective surface for the local wildlife. The Crofton Natural Area preserves the integrity of this terrain, allowing the native flora to flourish in the humid, temperate light of the afternoon. When the sun dips low, the North Basin catches the fading glow, casting long, amber shadows across the ground that seem to stretch toward the far-off reach of Seclude Cove.

Crofton emerged as a planned development, transforming from quiet, rural acreage into a deliberate grid of residential and commercial life. The local economy thrives on a blend of service industries and professional enterprises that support the suburban pulse of the region. Many residents look toward the nearby transit corridors for their daily labor, yet the internal commerce remains anchored by a steady rhythm of retail and community-focused ventures. History here is felt in the transition from open fields to the organized neighborhoods that define the modern streetscapes. The legacy of the land is preserved in the care taken to balance new construction with the existing character of the soil and trees. This economic stability provides a grounded foundation for the families who have chosen to plant their roots in the soil of Crofton.

Cultural life in Crofton finds its expression in the quiet gatherings at public spaces and the shared pride in local athletics. The community maintains a distinct identity, marked by a penchant for organized events that bring neighbors together under the changing seasonal skies. Notable figures like the professional golfer Denny McCarthy have emerged from this environment, carrying the influence of their upbringing into the wider world. Landmarks such as the expansive golf courses and community centers serve as the primary stages for the town's social life. The atmosphere remains one of focused activity, where the pace is set by the school calendars and the steady transition of the Maryland climate. Every street and park reflects a commitment to a life that is both orderly and deeply connected to the natural features of the surrounding landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ruppert/patuxent R. Grnwy (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 314° NW
Putuxent River Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 311° NW
Pride Finance Natural Resource Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 231° SW
Partners For Preservation - Prg (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 216° SW
Globe Comm Wma (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 185° S
Board of Education (Recreation Easement) — 3.4 mi, 349° N
Uhler Nrma (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 278° W
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.9 mi, 305° NW · 26k acres
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 233° SW
Martin Luther King Junior Communications Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 273° W
Belvoir Manor (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 087° E
Severn Run Natural Environment Area (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 037° NE
Broad Creek Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 098° E
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 212° SW
Memorial Garden Plaque 2 (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 038° NE
Memorial Garden Plaque 1 (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 038° NE
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 205° SW
Jacobs Forest Nature Preserve Path (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 346° N
Be with Me Playseum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 104° E
AMC Annapolis Mall 11 (Cinema) — 7.5 mi, 104° E
Local by Design (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 103° E
Landmark Theatres (Cinema) — 7.9 mi, 110° E
Nancy Hammond Editions (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 107° E
Elvaton Station (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 034° NE
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 9.4 mi, 292° W
Banneker-Douglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 104° E
Kimwood Farm House (Historic Ruins) — 10.6 mi, 078° E
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 21.8 mi, 242° SW · 2,795 acres
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.5 mi, 087° E · 6,282 acres

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