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Downingtown Pennsylvania Map

Explore Downingtown, 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 Downingtown, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Downingtown, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.006496
Longitude	-75.703274
Population	7,892
Density	1392.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	19335
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	West Chester
School District	Downingtown Area School District

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About Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Downingtown is a locality in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,892. The population density is 1392.6 people per km². Downingtown is located at 40.0065°N, 75.7033°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Downingtown is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 19335.

Downingtown anchors itself firmly within the inland landscape of Pennsylvania, where the terrain transitions into a series of modest, cultivated rises. It lies 4.1 miles southwest of Uwchlan, PA (from Uwchlan, PA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-northwest of West Goshen. The East Branch Brandywine Creek cuts a clear, deliberate path through the center of the region, providing a constant, rhythmic presence that defines the local topography. Only a mile away, the quiet basin of Hester Valley offers a subtle contrast to the higher ground, while the expansive grounds of Kerr Park provide a dedicated green space for residents to gather. Marsh Creek Reservoir sits just three miles out, serving as a primary water feature that reflects the changing light of the seasons. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains serves as a faint, rugged reminder of the broader geological character of the state.

Downingtown emerged from early settlement patterns centered around the water power provided by the local creek, which initially fueled mills and small-scale manufacturing. These foundations allowed the local economy to evolve from agrarian roots into a corridor of commerce and production that mirrored the broader industrial growth of the region. Over the decades, the reliance on these early trades shifted toward modern infrastructure and a diverse service sector that supports a steady, working rhythm. The architecture of the older districts often features the sturdy, reliable brickwork common to the area, reflecting a history of craft and industriousness. Even today, the legacy of these early industries remains visible in the way the streets are laid out, favoring accessibility and the flow of daily trade.

Downingtown cultivates a character defined by its quiet engagement with its own history and a pragmatic approach to modern life. Kerr Park acts as the primary social stage for seasonal gatherings, where the community observes local events under the shade of mature trees. The town has been home to notable figures such as the musician Miles Davis, who spent significant time in the area, and the architect Frank Furness, whose influence left a distinct mark on the regional aesthetic. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, colored by the seasonal shifts that turn the surrounding woods from a vibrant green to a muted, late-autumn gray. Residents often find a sense of continuity in the way the East Branch Brandywine Creek persists, indifferent to the rapid pace of change elsewhere.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kardon Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 021° N
Roger Hunt Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 0.4 mi, 287° W
Struble Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 349° N
Brandywine Meadows Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 172° S
Sonoco Property (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 150° SE
Harmony Hill Nature Area (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 150° SE
Brandywine Creek Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 353° N
The Grist Mill (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 357° N
Hexagonal Schoolhouse (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 259° W
Marsh Creek State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 349° N
The Barley Sheaf Players Theatre (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 036° NE
Susan Groome Harney Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.2 mi, 139° SE
James Joseph "Jim" Croce (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 329° NW
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Memorial (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 111° E
Chester County History Center (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 121° SE
Corner Art Collective (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 121° SE
Frederick Douglass Statue (Public Artwork) — 6.7 mi, 123° SE
Strodes Mill Gallery, Inc. (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 140° SE
Duffy’s Cut Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 077° E
Tomlinson-Fillippo Field at Farrell Stadium (Stadium) — 7.2 mi, 132° SE
Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 129° SE
SALT Performing Arts (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 034° NE
Hawk Point (Viewpoint) — 9.3 mi, 168° S
Historic Pump Room & Gallery (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 172° S
Westtown Station Gallery (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 122° SE
Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 12.7 mi, 105° E

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