Explore Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania 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 Bryn Mawr.
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 | Bryn Mawr |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.020824 |
| Longitude | -75.316167 |
| Population | 5,879 |
| Density | 2371.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 15241, 19041 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Norristown |
| School District | Lower Merion School District |
Bryn Mawr emerges from the landscape as a collection of thoughtful stone structures and mature arboreal canopies that define the character of its inland setting. The Trout Run meanders through this terrain, providing a quiet, constant presence that shapes the immediate topography. Beyond these local features, the distant Appalachian Mountains appear as a soft, hazy silhouette against the western horizon during the clear light of late afternoon. Residents often find solace in the quietude of the Sharpe Bird Sanctuary, which serves as a vital refuge for local wildlife. The surrounding earth feels solid and enduring, holding the marks of a climate that shifts distinctly through the cycles of the year.
Bryn Mawr grew from its origins as a rural stop along the rail line into a center defined by intellectual and residential stability. The local economy relies heavily on the presence of prestigious educational institutions and the professional services that support a concentrated population of scholars and commuters. Small businesses thrive along the central corridors, maintaining an atmosphere that prioritizes steady, traditional commerce over rapid expansion. While the Spring Mill Impounding sits five miles away, its presence reminds observers of the regional reliance on managed water resources for historical development. The steady hum of daily life here reflects an appreciation for permanence and the sustained growth of established industries.
Bryn Mawr maintains a distinct cultural identity rooted in its academic heritage and the architectural legacy of its prominent estates. Notable landmarks include the historic college campuses that anchor the neighborhood, fostering an environment where curiosity and public discourse remain central to the experience of living here. Katharine Hepburn, a figure of enduring fame, spent her formative years in this environment, which surely influenced her sharp and formidable spirit. The community gathers for various seasonal events that celebrate local history and the changing seasons, often drawing people together in public squares and parks. Visitors may also explore the nearby Green Ribbon Preservation Trail, which provides a connection to the broader, protected natural spaces of the region.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.020824, -75.316167. 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 Bryn Mawr includes the ZIP code (15241, 19041), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Montgomery County (Norristown), and school district assignment (Lower Merion School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |