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Ferndale Maryland Map

Explore Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, Maryland

How to Use This Ferndale, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.183164
Longitude	-76.640245
Population	17,091
Density	1667.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21061
Area Code	240, 301
County Seat	Annapolis
School District	Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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About Ferndale, Maryland

Ferndale is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 17,091. The population density is 1667.6 people per km². Ferndale is located at 39.1832°N, 76.6402°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21061.

Ferndale maintains a quiet posture amidst the shifting light of the mid-Atlantic landscape, defined by the steady, unassuming presence of the Ferndale Branch. It lies 1.6 miles north-northwest of Glen Burnie, MD (from Glen Burnie, MD: bearing 330°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-southwest of Baltimore. The terrain here slopes with a subtle, rhythmic grace toward the distant salt air of Seclude Cove, which sits nine miles away as a constant, unseen pull on the tides. To the west, the land rises toward the modest elevation of Lawyers Hill, while the freshwater stillness of Lake Marion offers a tranquil counterpoint to the nearby marshy lowlands. Residents often find solace in the open, green acreage of North Glen Park, where the afternoon sun catches the tall grasses in a sudden, golden clarity. From the quiet vantage of the land, one might catch a glimpse of the distant Brewers Island, punctuating the horizon like a dark, anchored ship.

Ferndale grew from the industrious grit of the region, evolving as a node for transit and labor that once fed the bustling machinery of the neighboring ports. The local economy has long mirrored the broader shifts in regional commerce, moving from the steady output of traditional trades to a modern network of logistics and service-oriented enterprise. Small workshops and legacy businesses still dot the streets, holding onto a work ethic forged in the brick-and-mortar tradition of the area. As the seasons turn, the air retains a faint, metallic scent of industry, a reminder of the rail lines and roads that have kept Ferndale connected to the wider world for generations. This history of movement and manufacture remains etched into the daily grind, providing a foundation for a populace that values reliability over pretense.

The character of Ferndale is defined by a stoic patience and an appreciation for the unadorned beauty of everyday life. Local gatherings often gravitate toward the shared spaces of the neighborhood, where the familiar faces of long-term residents tell the silent story of the place better than any marker could. While the area does not claim the fame of distant capitals, it possesses a sturdy, internal integrity that persists through the changing tides of modern development. Life here follows the cadence of the seasons, marked by the cycles of the nearby waterways and the quiet, persistent activity of its people. There is a distinct, grounded satisfaction in the way the shadows lengthen across the local streets at dusk, signaling a return to the hearth and the simple, enduring rhythms of home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

North Glen Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 095° E
Sawmill Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 166° S
Beverly Zimmerman (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 149° SE
Patapsco Valley Sp (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 005° N
Chesapeake Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.6 mi, 025° NE
Rappe's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 281° W
A Bird Flying North (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 036° NE
Wesley Grove United Methodist Church (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 245° SW
Garrett Park Monument (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 024° NE
Elvaton Station (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 147° SE
R/C Hollywood Cinema 4 (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 327° NW
Jacobs Forest Nature Preserve Path (Nature Reserve) — 6.0 mi, 220° SW
Giant Pineapple (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 352° N
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 6.3 mi, 031° NE · 47 acres
Live Music (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 013° N
Baltimore Immigration Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 022° N
Illusions Magic Bar & Theatre (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 012° N
History of the Inner harbor Exhibit (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 016° N
Fort Carroll Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 6.8 mi, 072° E
Davis Planetarium (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 013° N
Maryland Science Center IMAX Theater (Cinema) — 7.0 mi, 013° N
Frederick-Douglass Maritime Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 020° N
Severn Run Natural Environment Area (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 170° S
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.0 mi, 214° SW · 26k acres

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