Fairview Maryland Map

About Fairview, Maryland

Fairview is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. Fairview is located at 39.1537°N, 76.4955°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21722.

Fairview unfurls across a gentle swell of land, the Chesapeake Bay’s breath a constant, subtle presence in the humid air. It lies 5.2 miles north-east of Pasadena, MD (from Pasadena, MD: bearing 52°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east of Glen Burnie. Here, the fields of corn and soy, ripe and golden under the summer sun, give way to the dappled shade of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from a brilliant, almost painful cerulean to a bruised, pregnant grey in a matter of hours. The terrain isn't dramatic, but rather a soft, rolling embrace, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn and the glint of distant water reflecting the broad, slow arc of the sun. The houses, many with wide porches and blooming hydrangea bushes, seem to settle comfortably into the landscape, their colors muted by time and the persistent coastal haze. This corner of Anne Arundel County carries the quiet hum of an economy deeply rooted in the land and its proximity to the Bay. For generations, agriculture has shaped the very character of Fairview, with farmers tending to the fertile soil that has sustained families and fed communities. While the days of large-scale tobacco plantations have long passed, the agricultural spirit endures, now often focused on more diverse crops and the burgeoning local food movement. The waterways, though not a dominant feature of the immediate landscape, are a constant reminder of the region’s maritime heritage, influencing the rhythm of life and offering opportunities for recreation and a connection to the larger Chesapeake watershed. The sense of history here is not ostentatious, but rather a quiet continuity, an unbroken thread woven through the lives of those who call Fairview home.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.15372, -76.495517. 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 Fairview and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (21750), telephone area code (301, 240, 410, 443), county seat of Anne Arundel County (Annapolis), and school district assignment (Washington 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 Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.