The M60 in Annapolis is a mapped historic tank in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, near the city. Its location makes it a specific landmark to seek out, while its development history offers context on a U.S. Army main battle tank introduced during the Cold War era.
- Location: Anne Arundel County, near Annapolis
- Mapped coordinates: 38.98565° N, 76.5336° W
- Nearby reference: Annapolis Mall is about 3,500 feet west
- Access and tickets: Check current access arrangements before setting out
What the M60 in Annapolis is
The M60 is a mapped landmark identified as a historic tank and tourist attraction. It is in Anne Arundel County near Annapolis, but the map listing does not establish its access arrangements or whether a visit requires tickets.
Mapcarta identifies the feature as the M60 and places Annapolis Mall about 3,500 feet to its west. That nearby landmark can help you orient yourself when checking the location on a map.
Where to find the M60
The mapped M60 is at 38.98565° N, 76.5336° W in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Use those coordinates to locate the landmark, rather than relying on the name alone.
Other mapped reference points include the Anne Arundel County Detention Center, about 1,600 feet northeast, and the Anne Arundel Medical Center heliport, about 1,800 feet north. These are orientation points, not directions or confirmation of public access.
The M60 tank’s historical background
The M60 was a U.S. Army main battle tank with a diesel engine, a 105 mm gun and additional armor compared with the M47 and M48. These details come from a description in the 1976 U.S. Congressional Record.
The same account says development began in 1956 and that the first production tanks were troop-tested in 1959. Those dates describe the tank’s development and early testing; they do not establish the history of the specific tank mapped near Annapolis.
Access and how to include it in a visit
The mapped location identifies the M60, but it does not say whether the tank sits in a publicly accessible area, what visiting hours apply or whether tickets are needed. Check the official site before you go, and confirm access details before planning a stop.
If you are pairing the tank with a Naval Academy visit, check visitor access and planning details for that stop.
Village Inn Annapolis MD offers rooms at the Annapolis inn, and the M60 is about an 11-minute drive from the inn.
Allow time for the drive between the M60 and the museum when planning your visit.
A visit to the museum can be planned with this Naval Academy Museum guide.
FAQs
Is the M60 near Annapolis a historic tank?
Yes. The mapped landmark is identified as a historic tank in Anne Arundel County near Annapolis.
Does the M60 listing confirm that it is open to visitors?
No. The listing identifies the landmark but does not establish public access, hours or ticket requirements.
When did M60 development begin?
A 1976 U.S. Congressional Record description says development began in 1956, with the first production tanks troop-tested in 1959.