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Dover Delaware Map

Explore Dover, 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 Dover, Delaware

How to Use This Dover, Delaware Map

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

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	Dover
State	Delaware (DE)
County	Kent County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.158168
Longitude	-75.524368
Population	39,403
Density	642.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	19901, 19903, 19904, 19905, 19906
Area Code	302
County Seat	Dover
School District	Capital School District

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About Dover, Delaware

Dover is a locality in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of 39,403. The population density is 642.8 people per km². Dover is located at 39.1582°N, 75.5244°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Dover is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 19901, 19903, 19904.

Dover occupies a quiet expanse of the Atlantic coastal plain where the earth settles into a landscape of flat, fertile fields and slow-moving waterways. It lies 10.7 miles south-southeast of Smyrna, DE (from Smyrna, DE: bearing 156°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north of Rising Sun-Lebanon. The Saint Jones River winds its way through the terrain, cutting a gentle, serpentine path that defines the character of the surrounding lowlands. To the west, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of Cabin Ridge, a reminder of the rising ground far beyond these plains. Silver Lake remains a constant presence just a mile from the center, its surface often catching the flat, pale light of late afternoon, while the trees of Blackbird State Forest provide a dense, shadowed boundary to the north.

Dover emerged from the vision of William Penn, who ordered the laying out of the town to serve as a central administrative hub for the region. The layout centered on a public square, which evolved into the present-day Legislative Green Park, a space that has witnessed the slow accumulation of centuries. Early settlers recognized the value of the rich, dark soil and the accessibility provided by the river, establishing a settlement that grew steadily alongside the political development of the region. This history remains visible in the architecture of the older districts, where the brickwork and proportions reflect a time when the pace of life was dictated by the seasons and the arrival of the post.

Dover sustains a diverse economy that balances its role as a seat of government with a foundation in agriculture and modern industry. The presence of Delaware State University contributes a steady current of intellectual and youthful energy, grounding the region in academic inquiry and preparing the next generation of professionals. Infrastructure here is designed to support both the quiet rhythms of the interior and the efficient movement of goods, with the local economy benefiting from the intersection of state-level administration and light manufacturing. The workday in Dover often begins with the hum of activity around the legislative offices, blending seamlessly with the long-standing traditions of the surrounding farming communities.

Dover cultivates a distinct cultural identity, marked by the annual Firefly Music Festival which brings a kinetic, modern vitality to the landscape. The Legislative Green Park acts as a focal point for civic gatherings, while the Dover Motor Speedway draws significant attention for its high-speed events that contrast sharply with the stillness of the nearby fields. Residents often spend their leisure time exploring the trails near the Saint Jones River or enjoying the quietude afforded by the open spaces. While the region is not defined by celebrity, the influence of those who have passed through its halls of power continues to shape the identity of the place, ensuring that Dover remains a quiet, persistent center of gravity in the region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Biggs Museum of American Art (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 135° SE
Liberty Bell Replica (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 124° SE
Fireman's Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 116° SE
Johnson Victrola Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 221° SW
Bayonets of the Revolution (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 100° E
Slaughter Street Open Space (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 252° W
Central Middle School (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 003° N
Silver Lake Recreation Area (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 039° NE
Silver Lake (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 011° N
William Henry Middle School (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 275° W
FDG Subdivision (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 078° E
Dover High School (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 321° NW
Saint Jones River Open Space (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 146° SE
Super Cichlids Inc (Aquarium) — 1.5 mi, 098° E
Monster Monument (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 356° N
Fork Branch Nature Preserve (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 304° NW
Ted Harvey Conservation Area (Wildlife Area) (Marine Protected Area) — 3.6 mi, 155° SE
Little Creek Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 4.1 mi, 069° E
C-141B Starlifter (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 127° SE
C-141A Starlifter (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 127° SE
C-130E Hercules (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 128° SE
Air Mobility Command Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 127° SE
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.7 mi, 042° NE · 46k acres
Bowers Beach Maritime Museum (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 136° SE
Jackson Lane Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.6 mi, 240° SW
3 Palms Zoo & Education Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 15.0 mi, 322° NW
Cross Ledge Light (Historic Ruins) — 16.0 mi, 079° E
Milford Movies 9 (Cinema) — 16.3 mi, 163° S
Mispillion Art League (Gallery) — 17.7 mi, 163° S
Massey Air Museum (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 304° NW

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