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Brookside Delaware Map

Explore Brookside, Delaware, 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.

Interactive Map of Brookside, Delaware

How to Use This Brookside, Delaware Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Brookside, Delaware. 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 Delaware 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 Brookside.

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	Brookside
State	Delaware (DE)
County	New Castle County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.666239
Longitude	-75.70663
Population	14,974
Density	1489.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	19713
Area Code	302
County Seat	Wilmington
School District	Christina School District

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About Brookside, Delaware

Brookside is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of 14,974. The population density is 1489.3 people per km². Brookside is located at 39.6662°N, 75.7066°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19713.

Brookside occupies a stretch of inland terrain defined by the quiet persistence of its local landscape. It lies 1.7 miles southeast of Newark, DE (from Newark, DE: bearing 134°T), and is situated 4.5 miles northwest of Bear. The ground here holds a steady, unassuming character, marked by the nearby rise of Iron Hill which anchors the horizon to the southwest. Water moves with a slow, deliberate grace through Leatherems Run, a stream that meanders through the quiet folds of the earth just a mile away. Residents often look toward the distant, forested clusters of Red Lion State Forest to find a sense of seclusion from the broader regional pace. The light at dusk here settles heavy and gold over the fields, catching the edges of the flatlands in a way that makes the afternoon feel like a long, drawn-out breath.

Brookside emerged as a product of mid-century expansion, growing alongside the industrial currents that once defined the surrounding region. The economy remains tethered to the industrious spirit of the area, where the legacy of regional manufacturing continues to shape the daily rhythms of work and trade. While the nearby Back Creek Mooring Basin serves as a reminder of the logistics that keep the interior connected, the local focus remains on the steady maintenance of suburban life. Families have built their routines around the foundational presence of Brookside Elementary School, which serves as a central point for the neighborhood’s social fabric. Small businesses and service providers fill the gaps between residential rows, maintaining a pragmatic approach to commerce that favors longevity over flash.

Brookside maintains a modest cultural identity that favors the quiet reliability of neighborly interaction over grand public spectacle. The community finds its common ground at Brookside Elementary School, which functions as more than a place of learning, acting instead as a focal point for local gatherings and seasonal events. The air here carries a distinct, earthy scent when the seasons turn, a reminder that the land remains fundamentally connected to its agricultural roots despite the spread of pavement. Although the area lacks the fame of the nearby Brandywine valley, it possesses a sturdy, unpretentious quality that rewards those who appreciate a slower pace. The true character of the place reveals itself in the way residents acknowledge one another on the sidewalk, a simple exchange that defines the atmosphere of a typical weekday.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Delaware School For The Deaf (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 355° N
Kirk Middle School (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 332° NW
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 225° SW
Timber Farms (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 129° SE
Cool Run Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 338° N
Brookside Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 274° W
Frank Hann Community Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 233° SW
Norwegian Woods (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 102° E
Eloy Sandoval-Mateoz (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 359° N
The Student (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 306° NW
White Clay Creek State Park (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 360° N
Newark Arts Alliance (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 305° NW
Chapel Street Players (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 301° NW
Squire Hall (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 285° W
Sussex Hall (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 286° W
Sunset Lake (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 203° SW
Mechanical Hall Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 297° NW
University of Delaware Old College Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 296° NW
JaneKav Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 286° W
Middle Run Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 3.6 mi, 346° N
Big Doctor's Bag (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 052° NE
Board & Brush (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 205° SW
C&D Canal Wildlife Area (State Wilderness) — 5.3 mi, 122° SE
Wilmington & Western Railroad (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 038° NE
William’s Greenbank Aquarium (Aquarium) — 6.7 mi, 041° NE
John M Cleveland Civil War Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 094° E
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.7 mi, 114° SE · 9,745 acres
Frawley Stadium (Stadium) — 8.8 mi, 059° NE
Ashland Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 9.4 mi, 015° N
Bird Blind (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 014° N

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