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Edgewater Maryland Map

Explore Edgewater, 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 Edgewater, Maryland

How to Use This Edgewater, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	38.939653
Longitude	-76.551401
Population	9,446
Density	1219.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	21221, 21037
Area Code	410, 443, 240, 301
County Seat	Annapolis
School District	Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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About Edgewater, Maryland

Edgewater is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,446. The population density is 1219.0 people per km². Edgewater is located at 38.9397°N, 76.5514°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21221, 21037.

Edgewater reveals its character through the quiet, persistent movement of Gingerville Creek as it winds toward the horizon. It lies 9.5 miles east-northeast of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-northeast of Hagerstown. The landscape remains defined by its proximity to the South Basin, where the moisture in the air often carries the heavy, salt-sweet scent of the distant Seclude Cove. Toward the west, the subtle rise of Bacon Ridge provides a faint, hazy silhouette against the evening sky. Residents often find solace in the open fields of Homeport Farm Park, where the tall grasses sway in rhythm with the passing seasons. Just a few miles away, the Potomac River Reservoir offers a calm expanse of water that mirrors the shifting clouds of a coastal afternoon.

Edgewater carries the weight of deep colonial roots that continue to shape the architecture and layout of its quiet streets. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, moving away from the agrarian traditions of the past toward a balanced blend of maritime services and small-scale commerce. Many families have built their livelihoods around the water, tending to the needs of those who navigate the nearby channels. Small businesses dot the landscape, reflecting a commitment to local enterprise that eschews the anonymity of larger urban centers. The labor here is often tied to the land and the tide, creating a pattern of life that values consistency over rapid change.

Edgewater serves as a tranquil backdrop for those who appreciate a slower, more deliberate approach to the passage of time. Landmark sights are defined by the natural beauty of Goose Island, which emerges from the water to offer a sanctuary for local birdlife. While the area maintains a modest profile, it has occasionally provided a home for those who seek refuge from the glare of public attention, including the late, distinguished journalist and commentator Ben Bradlee, who found peace within these borders. Community events often center on the shifting light of the seasons, bringing neighbors together in a display of quiet, collective pride. There is a perceptible dignity in the way the local culture persists, honoring the history of the land while looking toward the next turn of the tide.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Edgewater Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 181° S
River Deck (Viewpoint) — 0.6 mi, 075° E
Central Av Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 234° SW
Landmark Theatres (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 011° N
Wild Kid Acres (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.5 mi, 158° S
Nancy Hammond Editions (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 013° N
AMC Annapolis Mall 11 (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 006° N
Be with Me Playseum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 004° N
Local by Design (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 006° N
Banneker-Douglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 050° NE
Lafayette's Encampment (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 058° NE
Louis Goldstein (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 047° NE
Baron Johann DeKalb (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 050° NE
Victualling Warehouse Maritime Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 054° NE
Naval Academy Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 049° NE
Honey Branch Nrma (State Park) — 6.9 mi, 251° W
Globe Comm Wma (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 290° W
Franklin Point State Park (State Park) — 8.1 mi, 165° S
Kimwood Farm House (Historic Ruins) — 8.1 mi, 025° NE
Childrens Theatre of Annapolis (Theatre) — 9.0 mi, 047° NE
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 265° W
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 272° W
Former Confederate Soldier Benjamin Welch Owens (Public Artwork) — 10.2 mi, 216° SW
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 12.0 mi, 218° SW
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.0 mi, 315° NW · 26k acres
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.7 mi, 070° E · 6,282 acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 26.6 mi, 259° W · 2,795 acres

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