Severna Park Maryland Map

About Severna Park, Maryland

Severna Park is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 40,228. The population density is 922.4 people per km². Severna Park is located at 39.0704°N, 76.5452°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21122.

Severna Park defines its physical presence through the persistent, quiet flow of the North Cypress Branch, which serves as a central artery for the local landscape. It lies 2.9 miles south-southeast of Pasadena, MD (from Pasadena, MD: bearing 152°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north of Anne Arundel. The terrain surrounding Severna Park is marked by a subtle, damp humidity, where the air often carries the heavy, salt-sweet scent of the nearby Seclude Cove. Residents frequently walk the paths of Cypress Creek Park, observing how the light shifts across the dense, low-lying greenery as the afternoon wanes. To the west, the shadow of Mount Misery rises as a singular, modest elevation, contrasting with the flatter, marshy reaches that extend toward Saint Helena Island. This geography creates a sense of enclosure, where the rhythms of the land are dictated by the slow, tidal pulse of the coastal environment. Severna Park grew from early agricultural roots into a residential haven, mirroring the broader transitions of a region once defined by the labor of the Chesapeake. The local economy has moved away from its agrarian origins to support a professional class, yet the history of the soil remains visible in the older, wooded plots that anchor the neighborhood. Industries here are characterized by a quiet service orientation, supporting a populace that values the privacy offered by the surrounding woodlands. While the North Basin sits five miles away, its influence on regional trade routes has historically funneled growth toward these corridors. Modern commerce in Severna Park functions with a steady, predictable efficiency, relying on a stable infrastructure that has evolved alongside the steady expansion of the local population. Cultural identity in Severna Park is inextricably linked to the outdoors, where the changing seasons dictate the patterns of social life. Cypress Creek Park acts as a focal point for community interaction, providing a space where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the local waterways. Although the area is largely residential, the influence of the nearby Baltimore intellectual and professional spheres is felt in the educational priorities of the families who make their lives here. Among those who have called this general region home, the writer and journalist H.L. Mencken possessed a deep familiarity with the character of this corner of the state, often reflecting its unique social textures in his work. Life here is defined by a preference for the private garden and the shaded porch, emphasizing a restrained, deliberate way of existence that favors continuity over rapid change.

About This Severna Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Severna Park, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.070388, -76.545241. 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 Severna Park and Anne Arundel County.

Detailed location data for Severna Park includes the ZIP code (21146), 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 Severna Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.