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Fort Meade Maryland Map

Explore Fort Meade, 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 Fort Meade, Maryland

How to Use This Fort Meade, Maryland Map

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

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

Latitude	39.104263
Longitude	-76.73424
Population	9,324
Density	445.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	20755
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Annapolis
School District	Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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About Fort Meade, Maryland

Fort Meade is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,324. The population density is 445.4 people per km². Fort Meade is located at 39.1043°N, 76.7342°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20755.

Fort Meade occupies a landscape defined by the quiet, steady movement of the Franklin Branch as it cuts through the local terrain. It lies 2.3 miles northwest of Odenton, MD (from Odenton, MD: bearing 308°T), and is situated 7.1 miles southwest of Glen Burnie. The air here often carries a subtle, damp weight, suggesting the proximity of the coast just eleven miles away at Seclude Cove. To the west, the distant Appalachian Mountains appear as a faint, jagged line against the horizon on the clearest of afternoons. Residents often spend their quiet hours at the nearby Patuxent Research Refuge, where the dense canopy offers a sanctuary from the surrounding bustle. On the quietest mornings, the surface of Kelly Pool reflects a sky that seems to stretch wider here than anywhere else in the region.

Fort Meade emerged from a history deeply tied to the defense of the nation, growing from a modest military installation into a significant engine of regional industry. The economy remains tethered to the specialized intelligence and cybersecurity sectors, drawing a steady stream of professionals who keep the local rhythm precise and disciplined. Beyond the gates, the legacy of the mid-Atlantic industrial spirit persists in the functional, sturdy architecture that anchors the surrounding neighborhoods. Many families have lived in the shadow of these operations for generations, finding a reliable stability in the work that defines the local landscape. The surrounding North Basin serves as a reminder of the broader geological forces that shaped the earth long before the modern infrastructure took hold.

Cultural character in Fort Meade is marked by a blend of transient energy and the enduring presence of those who call the region home permanently. Notable landmarks include the National Cryptologic Museum, a site that quietly documents the complex history of signals intelligence. While the area does not often claim the spotlight of fame, it has been shaped by the presence of figures like the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth, who frequented the broader Maryland landscape during his formative years. Local events often center on the shifting seasons, with the autumn light turning a sharp, metallic gold against the brick structures that define the local aesthetic. The community maintains a grounded, matter-of-fact personality, preferring the steady hum of progress to the noise of more crowded hubs. From the quiet shores of Brewers Island to the interior corridors of power, Fort Meade maintains a distinct identity that balances national duty with the unassuming pace of daily life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Corey Walter (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 350° N
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.2 mi, 182° S · 26k acres
Jacobs Forest Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.4 mi, 052° NE
Bw Parkway (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 316° NW
Odenton Park (Local Park) — 3.2 mi, 143° SE
Board of Education (Recreation Easement) — 3.3 mi, 143° SE
Wesley Grove United Methodist Church (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 021° N
Patuxent Oxbow Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 278° W
Harmans (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 013° N
Uhler Nrma (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 190° S
HorseSpirit Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 294° NW
Patapsco Valley Sp (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 007° N
Former Canal Gates (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 293° NW
Old Savage Dam Gates (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 293° NW
Sharpe Point (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 294° NW
Martin Luther King Junior Communications Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.2 mi, 194° S
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 245° SW
Bear Statues (Public Artwork) — 7.7 mi, 305° NW
Elvaton Station (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 082° E
Tardis (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 347° N
Columbia Art Center (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 328° NW
Scott’s Cove at Rocky Gorge Reservoir (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 284° W
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 8.7 mi, 183° S
Globe Comm Wma (State Conservation Area) — 9.2 mi, 169° S
R/C Hollywood Cinema 4 (Cinema) — 10.1 mi, 012° N
Greenbelt Arts Center (Theatre) — 10.4 mi, 227° SW
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 13.7 mi, 036° NE · 47 acres
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 23.0 mi, 226° SW · 2,795 acres
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.9 mi, 101° E · 6,282 acres

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