Lake Shore Maryland Map

About Lake Shore, Maryland

Lake Shore is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 18,249. The population density is 525.3 people per km². Lake Shore is located at 39.1071°N, 76.4850°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21122.

Lake Shore in Anne Arundel County unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes meeting the broad, inviting waters of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 4.1 miles north-east of Severna Park, MD (from Severna Park, MD: bearing 52°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-south-east of Glen Burnie. Here, the air carries the faint, salty tang of the estuary, a constant companion to the verdant stretches of manicured lawns and mature oak trees that define its residential heart. The terrain, a soft undulation of land, slopes gradually toward the shoreline, where small, private docks jut out into the bay, often adorned with the weathered hulls of fishing boats and kayaks. Evenings here are often painted in hues of rose and gold as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm, diffused light that softens the edges of the houses and glints off the rippling surface of the water, creating a quiet, introspective beauty. The history of Lake Shore is deeply entwined with the maritime traditions of the Chesapeake, its economy once shaped by the bounty of the bay. Generations have earned their living from the oyster beds and fishing grounds that lie just offshore, a legacy that still subtly influences the local character. While the fishing fleets may be fewer, the connection to the water remains palpable, evident in the boat launches and waterfront parks that dot the community. Modern Lake Shore thrives as a residential enclave, its residents drawn by the water's allure and the proximity to larger urban centers, yet it retains a distinct sense of place, a quiet dignity built on its enduring relationship with the Chesapeake.

About This Lake Shore Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Shore, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.107054, -76.484961. 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 Lake Shore and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Lake Shore includes the ZIP code (21122), 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 Lake Shore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.