Ferndale Maryland Map
Explore Ferndale, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Ferndale, Maryland
| 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 |
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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About This Ferndale Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ferndale, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.183164, -76.640245. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ferndale includes the ZIP code (21061), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Anne Arundel County (Annapolis), and school district assignment (Anne Arundel County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
