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City	Lake Shore
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Anne Arundel County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.091978
Longitude	-76.489628
Population	19,551
Density	562.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21122
Area Code	240, 301
County Seat	Annapolis
School District	Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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About Lake Shore, Maryland

Lake Shore is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 19,551. The population density is 562.3 people per km². Lake Shore is located at 39.0920°N, 76.4896°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21122.

Lake Shore occupies a quiet corner of the coastal landscape where the air carries a distinct, briny weight from Seclude Cove just three miles away. It lies 2.3 miles southeast of Summerfield, MD (from Summerfield, MD: bearing 138°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-southeast of Glen Burnie. The topography here settles into a rhythmic pattern of low-lying terrain, shaped by the presence of Blackhole Creek which winds its way through the local landscape only a mile from the center. Fresh Pond provides a serene, inland anchor for the area, offering a calm water surface that mirrors the shifting clouds of the afternoon. To the distant west, the silhouette of Bacon Ridge rises against the horizon, a reminder of the more rugged elevations that lie far beyond these flat, marshy reaches. Residents often look toward the small silhouette of Little Island, which marks the transition where the land yields to the influence of the tides.

Lake Shore grew from the steady, industrious pulse of a region defined by its proximity to the water and the labor of those who navigated it. The local economy has long drawn strength from the maritime resources of the area, balancing the needs of a working waterfront with the slow expansion of residential life. Early settlers recognized the utility of the nearby wetlands, turning the soil and the currents into the foundation for a modest, resilient trade. Over generations, the patterns of commerce shifted from direct extraction to a broader service-based livelihood, yet the heritage of the docks remains a visible thread in the daily work of the people. Even as the modern demands of industry evolve, the connection to the rhythmic tide remains the primary engine of the local economy.

Lake Shore maintains a character defined by its understated pace and a deep, quiet appreciation for the natural world. Bodkin Park serves as a vital gathering point for the community, providing a space where the dense greenery meets the open sky in a display of seasonal color. While the area enjoys a peaceful atmosphere, it occasionally finds its place in the wider world through the contributions of notable figures like the novelist John Barth, whose literary explorations reflect the complex, watery textures of the surrounding region. Public life often centers on the simple pleasures of the outdoors, with local events frequently celebrating the intersection of land and water that defines the local identity. From the quiet stretches of the Whitehall Flats to the active edges of the neighborhood, the culture here remains rooted in a steady, unpretentious endurance.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bodkin Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 018° N
Downs Memorial Park (Local Park) — 2.6 mi, 062° NE
Kimwood Farm House (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 178° S
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 207° SW
North Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 063° NE
Sandy Point State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 136° SE
Childrens Theatre of Annapolis (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 144° SE
Elvaton Station (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 291° W
Memorial Garden Plaque 1 (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 267° W
Memorial Garden Plaque 2 (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 267° W
Severn Run Natural Environment Area (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 260° W
Naval Academy Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 179° S
Local by Design (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 203° SW
Be with Me Playseum (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 203° SW
AMC Annapolis Mall 11 (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 203° SW
Banneker-Douglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 182° S
Victualling Warehouse Maritime Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 179° S
Lighthouse (Public Artwork) — 8.0 mi, 017° N
Nancy Hammond Editions (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 199° S
Fort Carroll Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 8.6 mi, 349° N
Landmark Theatres (Cinema) — 8.6 mi, 199° S
Chesapeake Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 11.1 mi, 321° NW
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.5 mi, 264° W · 26k acres
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 12.7 mi, 338° N · 47 acres
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.9 mi, 105° E · 6,282 acres

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