Severn Maryland Map

About Severn, Maryland

Severn is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 58,402. The population density is 1221.9 people per km². Severn is located at 39.1371°N, 76.6983°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21144.

Severn, Maryland, unfolds as a landscape sculpted by the gentle hand of nature and the persistent currents of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It lies 3.7 miles north of Odenton, MD (from Odenton, MD: bearing 2°T), and is situated 4.3 miles west-south-west of Glen Burnie. Rolling terrain, softened by a verdant cloak of mixed hardwoods and pines, slopes towards the sinuous waterways that define its character. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the faint, briny tang of the bay, a constant reminder of the proximity to that vast inland sea. Here, the sky often hangs a soft, hazy blue, especially during the golden hours of dawn and dusk, when the light seems to filter through a thin veil, illuminating the fields and the quiet roads with an ethereal glow. The residential neighborhoods, often bordered by mature trees, exude a sense of settled calm, a place where the rhythm of life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace. This area of Anne Arundel County, rich in agricultural heritage, has long been shaped by its fertile soil and access to the Bay's bounty. While farming remains a visible thread in the fabric of Severn, its economy has broadened, embracing a more diverse character. The proximity to Baltimore and Washington D.C. has drawn a significant commuter population, fostering a community that balances its rural roots with suburban convenience. Historically, the land itself has been a primary resource, with families cultivating crops and harvesting the Bay's offerings for generations. Today, remnants of this past can be seen in the occasional weathered barn and the enduring love for the water, where recreational boating and fishing continue to be cherished pastimes for many who call Severn home.

About This Severn Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Severn, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Severn and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Severn includes the ZIP code (21144), telephone area code (240, 301), 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 Severn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.