Pike Creek Delaware Map
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Interactive Map of Pike Creek, Delaware
| City | Pike Creek |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.748745 |
| Longitude | -75.694974 |
| Population | 7,808 |
| Density | 1121.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 19711, 19808 |
| Area Code | 302 |
| County Seat | Wilmington |
| School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
About Pike Creek, Delaware
Pike Creek is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,808. The population density is 1121.1 people per km². Pike Creek is located at 39.7487°N, 75.6950°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 19711, 19808.Pike Creek flows with a quiet, steady persistence through the verdant, inland landscape of northern Delaware. It lies 23.1 miles southeast of Milford, DE (from Milford, DE: bearing 125°T), and is situated 5.0 miles southeast of Lewes. The terrain surrounding Pike Creek reveals itself in a series of gentle, undulating slopes that provide a natural frame for the residential life found here. To the north, the distant outline of the South Valley Hills serves as a permanent, hazy sentinel on the horizon. Residents often find respite in the nearby, quiet expanse of Red Lion State Forest, which offers a deep, shaded contrast to the open fields of the region. The proximity of Somerset Lake adds a singular, reflective quality to the local geography, anchoring the area in a landscape defined by freshwater and mature, leafy groves.
History in this region is marked by a gradual transition from agrarian roots to the suburban development that defines the current landscape. Pike Creek saw its early character influenced by the broader industrial legacy of the surrounding valley, where the presence of major chemical and manufacturing enterprises once dictated the pulse of the local economy. Today, the economic life of the area remains closely tied to professional services and the regional corporate infrastructure that supports the wider state economy. The rhythm of the workweek is dictated by those commuting to established employment centers, though the local atmosphere retains a deliberate, settled composure. Small businesses and neighborhood commerce sustain the daily needs of the population, keeping the commercial activity grounded and accessible.
Cultural life in Pike Creek is deeply intertwined with the Three Little Bakers, a protected area that preserves a specific, tranquil character within the suburban sprawl. This designated space serves as a communal touchstone, offering a quiet, green sanctuary for those who value the preservation of the land. While the region is modest in its list of famous historical figures, it reflects the broader, industrious spirit of the Delaware valley. Community events often center around local schools and the quiet, seasonal changes that color the woodland edges as autumn turns to winter. The pace of life here is defined by a sense of permanence, where the quality of light at dusk filters through the trees to touch the lawns and roadways with a soft, amber clarity.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Ocheltree Open Space (State Resource Management Area) — locality lies within
- Limestone Hills 2 (Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 160° S
- Weather Hill Farm Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 140° SE
- Three Little Bakers (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 179° S
- Pines of Pike Creek (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 226° SW
- Linden Hill Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 177° S
- Carousel Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 153° SE
- White Clay Creek State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 248° W
- Middle Run Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 2.7 mi, 213° SW
- Mason-Dixon Post Mark'd West (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 228° SW
- White Clay Creek Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 279° W
- Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 230° SW
- Wilmington & Western Railroad (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 102° E
- William’s Greenbank Aquarium (Aquarium) — 3.8 mi, 100° E
- Bird Blind (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 027° NE
- Ashland Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 3.9 mi, 029° NE
- Big Doctor's Bag (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 146° SE
- Minguannan Indian Town Marker (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 268° W
- Eloy Sandoval-Mateoz (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 188° S
- The Student (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 206° SW
- Newark Arts Alliance (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 209° SW
- Chapel Street Players (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 211° SW
- Mechanical Hall Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 215° SW
- University of Delaware Old College Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 215° SW
- JaneKav Gallery (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 218° SW
- Sundial (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 052° NE
- Sycamore with Cement Core (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 053° NE
- Kenneth Flash (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 353° N
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About This Pike Creek Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pike Creek, Delaware. Coordinates: 39.748745, -75.694974. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Pike Creek includes the ZIP code (19711, 19808), telephone area code (302), county seat of New Castle County (Wilmington), and school district assignment (Red Clay Consolidated School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
