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Elsmere Delaware Map

Explore Elsmere, 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 Elsmere, Delaware

How to Use This Elsmere, Delaware Map

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

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

Latitude	39.73928
Longitude	-75.597981
Population	6,229
Density	2436.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	19805, 19804
Area Code	302
County Seat	Wilmington
School District	Red Clay Consolidated School District

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About Elsmere, Delaware

Elsmere is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,229. The population density is 2436.7 people per km². Elsmere is located at 39.7393°N, 75.5980°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Elsmere is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 19805, 19804.

Elsmere maintains a quiet presence upon the inland plains of Delaware, defined by a landscape that favors subtle transitions rather than dramatic peaks. It lies 2.8 miles west of Wilmington, DE (from Wilmington, DE: bearing 260°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-northeast of Newark. The Chestnut Run traces a path through the territory, its persistent flow acting as a natural boundary that shapes the movement of the local terrain. Beyond the immediate development, the horizon occasionally catches the faint, jagged silhouette of the South Valley Hills in the distance. Residents often find respite at Joseph R. Walling Park, where the open green space provides a necessary pause against the backdrop of steady, daily life. Even the light at dusk seems to settle differently here, casting long, amber shadows across the grass that suggest a land grounded in its own deliberate pace.

Elsmere grew from the steady industriousness of those who recognized the utility of its position between established hubs of commerce. The local economy has shifted over the generations, moving from earlier agrarian roots toward a diverse landscape of small-scale industry and service-oriented work. While the surrounding region remembers the heavy influence of the du Pont legacy, Elsmere developed a distinct identity defined by its working-class character and resilience. Families have long labored to organize their lives around these modest avenues, finding stability in the steady rhythm of their neighborhood shops and businesses. The persistence of these economic threads creates a quiet, durable texture that defines the daily experience of the people who call Elsmere home.

Cultural life in Elsmere reflects a blend of traditions brought together by the families who settled here, creating a community that values straightforward connection over grand spectacle. Notable landmarks remain understated, serving the practical needs of the population rather than seeking the attention of the outside traveler. The proximity to the Cool Spring Reservoir offers a quiet destination for those seeking a moment of stillness away from the paved thoroughfares. While the region is often associated with the broader history of the state, the character of this specific place is forged in the classrooms, local gatherings, and the shared maintenance of its public spaces. The legacy of the area is found not in monumental statues, but in the enduring way the inhabitants have maintained a sense of cohesion across the decades.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenbrier Village (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 063° NE
Canby Park West (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 107° E
Cab Calloway Middle School (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 030° NE
Conrad Middle School (Recreation Easement) — 1.1 mi, 187° S
Banning Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 169° S
William’s Greenbank Aquarium (Aquarium) — 1.4 mi, 269° W
Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 140° SE
Wilmington & Western Railroad (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 269° W
Bill McGowan (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 107° E
Vic Willis (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 107° E
Frawley Stadium (Stadium) — 1.8 mi, 104° E
William Julius “Judy” Johnson (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 107° E
The Delaware Contemporary (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 092° E
Angelus House Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 084° E
Wilmington Riverwalk (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 094° E
Thomas Garrett Stationmaster on the Underground Railroad (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 088° E
Brandywine Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 050° NE
World Cafe Live (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 087° E
Toni and Stuart B. Young Gallery (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 086° E
Alapocas Run State Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 035° NE
Big Doctor's Bag (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 226° SW
Old Farm House (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 047° NE
Sycamore with Cement Core (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 001° N
Ashland Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 5.2 mi, 321° NW
Bird Blind (Viewpoint) — 5.3 mi, 320° NW
John M Cleveland Civil War Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 162° S
C&D Canal Wildlife Area (State Wilderness) — 7.9 mi, 189° S
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.1 mi, 159° S · 9,745 acres

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