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Chester Pennsylvania Map

Explore Chester, 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.

Interactive Map of Chester, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Chester, Pennsylvania Map

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

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	Chester
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Delaware County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.845558
Longitude	-75.371882
Population	32,605
Density	2604.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	19013, 19016
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Media
School District	Chester-Upland School District

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About Chester, Pennsylvania

Chester is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 32,605. The population density is 2604.8 people per km². Chester is located at 39.8456°N, 75.3719°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Chester is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 19013, 19016.

Chester occupies a distinct position on the inland landscape, defined by the steady, persistent flow of Chester Creek as it moves toward its confluence. It lies 2.9 miles south of Wallingford, PA (from Wallingford, PA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.0 miles southwest of Upper Darby. This terrain is characterized by the modest elevation of the regional landscape, where the ground rises in gentle, earth-toned contours that feel miles removed from the distant, hazy blue of the Appalachian Mountains. Residents often gather in the open, green expanse of Deshong Park, a space that offers a quiet respite from the hum of daily activity. The light at dusk here has a particular, muted quality, casting long shadows across the local topography that highlight the simple, honest geometry of the land. Just a short distance away, the quiet stillness of Ridley Park Lake provides a reflective surface that mirrors the changing colors of the sky.

Chester carries the weight of a long industrial legacy, having served as a foundational site for manufacturing and production that once anchored the regional economy. The architecture of the older districts reflects a time when brick and iron were the primary languages of progress, shaping a town that grew through the labor of its people. While the economic landscape has shifted, the infrastructure remains as a testament to the grit and determination of the generations who built the local mills and factories. Today, the economy finds new footing in diverse sectors, though the memory of those foundational industries remains embedded in the physical layout of the streets. The transition from heavy manufacturing to modern commerce has been a slow process, yet the fundamental character of the labor force remains defined by a pragmatic, hardworking spirit.

Chester maintains a distinct cultural identity, marked by the resilience of its neighborhoods and the persistence of its local traditions. Notable figures such as Ethel Waters, the renowned singer and actress, once walked these same streets, carrying the influence of the region into the wider world. The local calendar is often punctuated by community gatherings that bring residents together, reinforcing a sense of connection that persists despite the changing times. Landmarks like the historic courthouse stand as silent observers to the passage of decades, maintaining a sense of gravity in the center of the daily routine. The air in the evening often carries the scent of damp earth and cooling pavement, a familiar atmosphere for those who have spent their lives navigating the local grid. Through every season, the rhythm of life in Chester continues with a quiet, steady pulse that feels entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Preston Place Field (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 040° NE
County Land (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 140° SE
William Penn Landing Site (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 101° E
Chester Fine Arts Center East (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 059° NE
Nebula Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 065° NE
MJ Freed Performing Arts Theater (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 071° E
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 077° E
Upland Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 306° NW
Williams Circle Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 256° W
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 234° SW
Widener Pride (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 037° NE
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 056° NE
Twin Islands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 117° SE
Chester Island (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 116° SE
Logan Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 115° SE
Little Tinicum Island Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.3 mi, 079° E
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.5 mi, 062° NE · 2,022 acres
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 347° N
Old staircase (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 008° N
Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature (Stadium) — 4.0 mi, 012° N
Kitao Student Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 4.1 mi, 013° N
Susan O'Reilly Studio (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 017° N
Hidden ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 011° N
Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 012° N
Fox Point State Park (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 231° SW
Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 338° N
Stopford Family Meadow Maze (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 330° NW
Diamond Doorway (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 331° NW
Tulip Tree House (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 330° NW

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