West River Maryland Map

About West River, Maryland

West River is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². West River is located at 38.8504°N, 76.5961°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20778.

West River unfolds as a tapestry of gentle slopes and wide, shimmering waterways, where the air often carries the briny tang of the Chesapeake. It lies 7.5 miles south-south-west of Anne Arundel, MD (from Anne Arundel, MD: bearing 200°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-east of Bowie. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and blues, a place where mature trees cast dappled shadows across winding lanes and the occasional weathered barn stands sentinel against the expansive sky. The character of West River is one of quiet dignity, a place where the pace of life seems to ebb and flow with the tides, and the rustle of leaves in the breeze is a constant, soothing soundtrack. The history of West River is deeply entwined with the maritime heritage of Anne Arundel County, a legacy evident in the preserved colonial homes and the enduring presence of boatyards that still hum with the quiet industry of skilled craftspeople. For generations, the economy here has drawn sustenance from the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay, with seafood markets and small fishing operations a familiar sight, though the landscape also bears the marks of a rich agricultural past, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon. The presence of historic estates, some dating back to the earliest days of Maryland's settlement, lends a palpable sense of time to West River, a reminder of the enduring connection between the land and its people.

About This West River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West River, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.850392, -76.596073. 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 West River and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for West River includes the ZIP code (20778), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Anne Arundel County (Annapolis), and school district assignment. 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 West River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.