Highland Beach Maryland Map

About Highland Beach, Maryland

Highland Beach is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 107. The population density is 813.4 people per km². Highland Beach is located at 38.9304°N, 76.4658°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21403.

Highland Beach, a slender peninsula reaching into the Chesapeake Bay, exhales the salt-tinged air of Maryland's Eastern Shore. It lies 3.6 miles south-south-east of Annapolis, MD (from Annapolis, MD: bearing 157°T), and is situated 4.7 miles east-south-east of Anne Arundel. Here, the land yields gently to the water, its shores a mosaic of weathered pilings and sandy stretches where the bay's tide laps with a constant, soft murmur. Mature oak and pine trees, their branches often draped with Spanish moss, cast dappled shade over modest homes, their porches open to the prevailing breezes. The character of Highland Beach is one of quiet repose, a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated less by the clock and more by the arc of the sun and the ebb and flow of the water. The history of Highland Beach is deeply entwined with the legacy of African American self-determination and community building, having been founded in the early 20th century as a summer resort for Black families seeking respite and recreation during a time of segregation. This heritage imbues the very air with a sense of enduring spirit. The local economy, once primarily centered on fishing and oystering – livelihoods still visible in the weathered crab traps stacked near docks – has shifted, with many residents now commuting to nearby urban centers, though the allure of the bay and its bounty remains a palpable force. The distinctive charm of Highland Beach is its steadfast refusal to be anything other than what it is: a cherished haven where the water's edge holds both the memories of generations and the promise of peaceful days.

About This Highland Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highland Beach, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.930391, -76.465792. 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 Highland Beach and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Highland Beach includes the ZIP code (21403), telephone area code (410, 443), 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 Highland Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.