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Glasgow Delaware Map

Explore Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, Delaware

How to Use This Glasgow, Delaware Map

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

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

Latitude	39.604834
Longitude	-75.745212
Population	15,288
Density	594.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	19702, 19701
Area Code	302
County Seat	Wilmington
School District	Christina School District

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About Glasgow, Delaware

Glasgow is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of 15,288. The population density is 594.7 people per km². Glasgow is located at 39.6048°N, 75.7452°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 19702, 19701.

Glasgow occupies a sprawling expanse of inland terrain where the Muddy Run winds its way through the landscape, acting as a quiet artery for the surrounding earth. It lies 4.4 miles south-southwest of Brookside, DE (from Brookside, DE: bearing 193°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south of Newark. The land here gathers in subtle folds, rising toward the modest elevation of Sandy Brae, which breaks the horizon with a steady, earthen presence. Travelers passing through might notice the light at dusk as it catches the low-hanging branches of trees, casting long, amber shadows that stretch across the fields. Beyond the immediate view, the quiet stillness of Cow Pond rests four miles away, offering a reflective surface to the sky. Red Lion State Forest stands five miles distant, providing a dense, green anchor for the region’s natural character.

Glasgow emerged from the quiet expansion of regional commerce, evolving from its early roots into a place where industry and daily life share a steady, practical rhythm. The local economy finds its footing in a blend of logistics and specialized services, reflecting a shift away from the agrarian patterns that once defined the surrounding soil. Hodgson Vo-Tech High School stands as a pivotal presence in the area, shaping the skills of those who sustain the local workforce and keep the machinery of the modern day in motion. History here is marked not by grand monuments, but by the persistent efforts of those who built their lives amidst the changing landscape. The character of the local industry remains grounded and industrious, favoring a quiet efficiency that keeps the gears turning without unnecessary fanfare.

Glasgow carries the distinct personality of a place that values the steady accumulation of small, daily moments over the clamor of the wider world. Residents often find themselves moving through a landscape defined by its accessibility, where the pace of life mimics the slow, deliberate flow of the nearby water. While the area lacks the fame of distant urban centers, it holds a firm sense of purpose that defines the day-to-day experience of its people. The influence of the broader regional legacy is felt in the architecture and the layout of the streets, which favor utility and connection. There are no grand statues here to claim the attention of the passerby, for the true spirit of the place is found in the quiet, focused lives of its citizens.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hodgson Vo-Tech High School (Recreation Easement) — 0.2 mi, 149° SE
Board & Brush (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 194° S
Glasgow Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 040° NE
La Grange (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 324° NW
Summit Bridge North (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 158° S
Keene Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 091° E
Woodland Village (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 312° NW
Sunset Lake (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 022° N
Lums Pond State Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 162° S
C&D Canal Wildlife Area (State Wilderness) — 3.3 mi, 185° S
C&D Canal Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 185° S
Hammering Heart (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 273° W
Mason Dixon Line Marker Arc Stone 2 (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 328° NW
Mason Dixon Line Marker Arc Stone 3 (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 328° NW
Art Space on Main (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 272° W
Mason Dixon Line Marker Arc Stone 4 (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 330° NW
JaneKav Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 348° N
Mechanical Hall Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 356° N
Chapel Street Players (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 360° N
Newark Arts Alliance (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 002° N
Middle Run Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 7.8 mi, 009° N
Big Doctor's Bag (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 037° NE
Augustine Beach (State Wilderness) — 9.0 mi, 127° SE
Pete Bond Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.3 mi, 261° W
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.0 mi, 086° E · 9,745 acres
John M Cleveland Civil War Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 069° E
Wilmington & Western Railroad (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 033° NE
William’s Greenbank Aquarium (Aquarium) — 11.3 mi, 035° NE
Unknown (Historic Ruins) — 11.4 mi, 326° NW
Frawley Stadium (Stadium) — 13.1 mi, 047° NE

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