Naval Academy Maryland Map

About Naval Academy, Maryland

Naval Academy is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,006. The population density is 1150.0 people per km². Naval Academy is located at 38.9858°N, 76.4880°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21402.

Naval Academy commands a proud position where the Severn River gracefully surrenders to the Chesapeake Bay. The land here, a gentle rise from the water's edge, is sculpted by the pervasive influence of the tides, its broad lawns and stately buildings catching the salt-tinged air. Ancient oaks, their branches like arthritic fingers reaching for the sky, stand sentinel over parade grounds where the disciplined cadence of footsteps echoes, a constant reminder of the institution's purpose. The light, especially in the late afternoon, seems to possess a peculiar clarity, illuminating the red brick and white trim with an almost ethereal glow, as if the very atmosphere breathes with history. Founded in the mid-19th century, Naval Academy has long been the beating heart of this region's identity, its very existence shaping the character of Anne Arundel County. The economy, once reliant on the bounty of the bay’s waters and the surrounding fertile soil, now finds a significant anchor in the presence of the academy, drawing in personnel and supporting industries. The river, a constant companion, serves not only as a picturesque backdrop but as a vital training ground, its currents and depths intimately known by those who walk these grounds. The echoes of generations of midshipmen, their aspirations and discipline, seem to linger in the air, a subtle hum beneath the daily routines of this distinguished institution.

About This Naval Academy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Naval Academy, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.9858, -76.488. 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 Naval Academy and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Naval Academy includes the ZIP code (21402), 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 Naval Academy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.