Glen Burnie Maryland Map

About Glen Burnie, Maryland

Glen Burnie is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 72,590. The population density is 1622.9 people per km². Glen Burnie is located at 39.1626°N, 76.6247°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21060.

Glen Burnie unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle slopes and meandering creeks that characterize the Chesapeake Bay's western shore. It lies 4.3 miles east-north-east of Severn, MD (from Severn, MD: bearing 66°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Baltimore. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, salty tang, a whisper from the nearby tidal waters that breathe life into the surrounding green expanses. Suburban neighborhoods, a patchwork of well-tended lawns and mature trees, give way to commercial arteries where the hum of everyday commerce provides a steady pulse. The terrain, never starkly dramatic, offers a comfortable, grounded beauty, a place where the sky feels vast and accessible, often painted with the soft hues of approaching twilight. Historically, Glen Burnie grew from agricultural roots, its fertile land yielding crops for generations before the advent of more modern industries. The opening of the Baltimore and Annapolis Boulevard, and later, its integration into the larger metropolitan area, transformed its character, drawing in a diverse population and fostering a vibrant local economy. Today, the spirit of enterprise is evident in the bustling retail centers and service industries that form the backbone of Glen Burnie's commerce, a testament to its adaptive nature. While grand historical landmarks are few, the rhythm of daily life, the quiet persistence of its residents, and the subtle imprint of its past on the present imbue Glen Burnie with a distinctive, enduring presence.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Burnie, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Glen Burnie 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). 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 Glen Burnie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.