Parole Maryland Map

About Parole, Maryland

Parole is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 17,229. The population density is 673.4 people per km². Parole is located at 38.9796°N, 76.5305°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21401.

Parole spreads out across a gentle rise of land, a landscape shaped by the slow, patient hand of erosion and the persistent kiss of the Chesapeake Bay’s influence. It lies 2.1 miles west of Annapolis, MD (from Annapolis, MD: bearing 272°T), and is situated 2.1 miles north-north-east of Anne Arundel. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, where broad fields of green give way to stands of deciduous trees, their branches reaching skyward like supplicating arms. In the humid embrace of summer, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of pine and damp earth, a tangible presence that clings to the skin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy heavens, possesses a diffused, pearlescent quality, softening the edges of the world and casting long, languid shadows across the lawns and roadways of Parole. The history of Parole is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Anne Arundel County, a legacy felt in the enduring presence of farms that dot the surrounding countryside, their fields yielding crops that have sustained generations. This connection to the land, to the cycles of planting and harvest, has instilled a certain unhurried cadence in the life of Parole, a quiet dignity that eschews the frenetic rush of more urban centers. While the agricultural roots remain strong, the local economy has diversified, embracing the conveniences and opportunities that proximity to larger hubs affords, yet always retaining a distinct sense of place. Notable among its offerings is the proximity to the Severn River, a waterway that has historically served as both a thoroughfare and a source of sustenance, its tides whispering tales of centuries past to the shores of Parole.

About This Parole Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parole, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.979556, -76.530517. 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 Parole and Anne Arundel County.

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). 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 Parole is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.