Explore Parole, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Parole |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.987941 |
| Longitude | -76.552716 |
| Population | 17,877 |
| Density | 672.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 21401 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| County Seat | Annapolis |
| School District | Anne Arundel County Public Schools |
Parole occupies a landscape defined by the subtle reach of the tides and the patient, low-lying contours of the Maryland terrain. It lies 2.1 miles west of Annapolis, MD (from Annapolis, MD: bearing 272°T), and is situated 2.1 miles north-northeast of Anne Arundel. The air here often carries a saline weight, hinting at the proximity of Seclude Cove just seven miles away. To the west, the land rises toward the silhouette of Bacon Ridge, a quiet boundary against the sky that anchors the horizon. Within the local geography, Spa Creek winds its way through the verdant landscape, its waters reflecting the changing light of the seasons. Chambers Park serves as a central green lung for Parole, offering a quiet space where the earth feels steady and enduring beneath the feet of those who wander its paths.
Parole evolved from a modest colonial footprint into a modern corridor of commerce that mirrors the industrious nature of its neighbors. The local economy thrives on a blend of service-oriented enterprise and professional trade, sustaining the steady pulse of the region. Residents often look toward the nearby South Basin, where the topography dips into a shallow, fertile depression that has long influenced settlement patterns. The proximity to the Potomac River Reservoir provides a vital resource that has shaped the growth and utility of the surrounding land for generations. Even as the pace of modern business accelerates, the area maintains a connection to the traditional rhythms of the Eastern Shore, where industry is measured by the steady application of labor and local commerce.
Parole possesses a distinct cultural character forged by a convergence of maritime heritage and the encroaching influence of the state capital. The presence of Goose Island in the distance serves as a silent landmark, a point of reference for those who navigate the local geography by sight and memory. While the streets are often busy with the movement of travelers, the community retains a sense of grounded identity that resists the homogenization of larger metropolitan centers. People gather at Chambers Park to observe the slow transition of shadows across the grass, finding a rare stillness in the midst of a demanding world. Though the area is not defined by the fame of specific individuals, it remains a place where the quiet persistence of daily life creates its own legacy.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parole, Maryland. Coordinates: 38.987941, -76.552716. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Parole includes the ZIP code (21401), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Anne Arundel County (Annapolis), and school district assignment (Anne Arundel County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |