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Claymont Delaware Map

Explore Claymont, 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 Claymont, Delaware

How to Use This Claymont, Delaware Map

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

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

Latitude	39.800668
Longitude	-75.45964
Population	9,895
Density	1776.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	19703
Area Code	302
County Seat	Wilmington
School District	Brandywine School District

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About Claymont, Delaware

Claymont is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,895. The population density is 1776.1 people per km². Claymont is located at 39.8007°N, 75.4596°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19703.

Claymont stretches across a landscape defined by the persistent, winding path of the South Branch Naaman Creek. It lies 6.0 miles northeast of Wilmington, DE (from Wilmington, DE: bearing 51°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-southwest of Chester. The terrain consists of modest, terrestrial rises that slope gently away from the water, creating a quiet topography of inland plains. While the horizon remains flat and open, Horseshoe Hill waits eleven miles away, a distant reminder of the elevation found further into the interior. Residents often find respite in Renaissance Village, a local park that provides a necessary pocket of green space amidst the suburban sprawl. At dusk, the light captures the gray, industrial silhouettes of the area, softening the edges of the land as evening settles over the quiet streets of Claymont.

Claymont emerged as a place of industry and transit, shaped by the sturdy ambition of those who built its early foundations. The local economy long drew its strength from the steel and manufacturing sectors, which once filled the air with the rhythmic hum of heavy labor. While the dominance of these traditional industries has shifted, the legacy of that industrious spirit remains embedded in the infrastructure and the practical work ethic of the people. The land itself, far removed from the influence of coastal commerce, maintains a focus on the steady, inland rhythm of commerce and regional trade. This resilience defines the character of Claymont, where the remnants of a manufacturing past are still visible in the sturdy, red-brick architecture and the wide, functional thoroughfares.

Cultural life in Claymont reflects a blend of historical depth and the unpretentious nature of a place that values its own internal narratives. Notable landmarks such as the Robinson House stand as quiet observers of the passage of time, preserving a tangible connection to the early settlers of the region. The community celebrates its identity through local gatherings that emphasize neighborly bonds rather than grand, performative displays. While the town has been home to various figures of local significance, it is perhaps most widely recognized for its connection to individuals like the legendary musician George Thorogood, who once walked these same streets. Life here moves with a deliberate, grounded pace, indifferent to the clamor of the outside world and satisfied with the simple, enduring comforts of its own geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fox Point State Park (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 155° SE
Woods Haven Kruse Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 022° N
Clearfield (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 226° SW
Brandywine Community Center (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 359° N
Ron Olin Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 287° W
Greentree (State Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 339° N
Lesher Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 263° W
Robinson House (State Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 054° NE
The Candlelight Theater (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 293° NW
Sherwood Forest (Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 307° NW
Bellevue State Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 238° SW
Cauffiel House, Bellevue State Park (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 219° SW
Figure 8 Barn (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 226° SW
Bellevue Hall (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 227° SW
Game Branch Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 169° S
Vanguard (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 029° NE
Old Farm House (Historic Ruins) — 4.6 mi, 251° W
Darlington Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.9 mi, 315° NW
Board & Brush (Arts Centre) — 5.7 mi, 312° NW
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 058° NE
Nebula Gallery (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 057° NE
Chester Fine Arts Center East (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 057° NE
Toni and Stuart B. Young Gallery (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 230° SW
Angelus House Art Gallery (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 232° SW
Wilmington Riverwalk (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 229° SW
Sycamore with Cement Core (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 273° W
Frawley Stadium (Stadium) — 7.3 mi, 230° SW
Sundial (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 274° W
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 029° NE
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.1 mi, 058° NE · 2,022 acres

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