Explore Pasadena, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pasadena, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Pasadena.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Pasadena |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.155703 |
| Longitude | -76.559807 |
| Population | 32,979 |
| Density | 853.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 21122, 21123 |
| Area Code | 240, 301 |
| County Seat | Annapolis |
| School District | Anne Arundel County Public Schools |
Pasadena occupies a landscape where the terrestrial world softens into the gentle influence of nearby tides. It lies 2.9 miles north-northwest of Severna Park, MD (from Severna Park, MD: bearing 332°T), and is situated 4.8 miles southeast of Glen Burnie. Rouses Branch carves a quiet, persistent path through the terrain, defining the movement of water across the soil. Residents often find their gaze drawn toward the horizon where the distant heights of Bacon Ridge provide a muted, permanent backdrop to the lower elevations. The air here carries a distinct moisture from Seclude Cove, which sits only two miles away, tempering the transition between the land and the vast reach of the coast. Within the local geography, Lake Waterford offers a serene point of stillness, reflecting the changing colors of the sky as the sun descends. Kinder Farm Park anchors the surroundings, preserving an expanse of open space that connects the people of Pasadena to the rhythms of the earth.
Agriculture and the steady pulse of local commerce have long shaped the identity of Pasadena, grounding its growth in the pragmatism of the mid-Atlantic. Early settlers recognized the value of the fertile soil, establishing a pattern of land use that favored both small-scale cultivation and the development of modest industries. Over time, the economy transitioned to accommodate the needs of a growing population, shifting toward services and professional trades that support the regional stability. The legacy of these industrious roots remains visible in the way the land is maintained, balancing the demands of modern infrastructure with a respect for the original topography. Business life here moves with a focused, deliberate energy, reflecting the practical character of those who work the local economy. Pasadena serves as a functional intersection of enterprise and quiet residence, where the focus remains on sustaining a steady, reliable quality of life.
Cultural life in Pasadena reflects a blend of historical depth and a contemporary commitment to community engagement. Landmarks such as Kinder Farm Park serve as vital gathering spaces where the local history of farming is honored and kept alive for new generations. The spirit of the people is often found in the seasonal rhythms of local events, which bring residents together to celebrate their shared environment and common interests. While the region is not defined by the fame of distant figures, the character of the population is marked by a quiet resilience and a dedication to the local experience. Those who walk the paths near Rouses Branch or enjoy the quietude of Lake Waterford contribute to a culture that values the subtle beauty of the everyday. Pasadena maintains a distinct sense of place, allowing the inhabitants to cultivate a life that is both connected to the broader region and deeply rooted in its own specific geography.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pasadena, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.155703, -76.559807. 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 Pasadena includes the ZIP code (21122, 21123), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Anne Arundel County (Annapolis), and school district assignment (Anne Arundel County Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |