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Elkins Park Pennsylvania Map

Explore Elkins Park, 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 Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Map

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

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	Elkins Park
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Montgomery County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.077055
Longitude	-75.126841
Population	6,901
Density	1528.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	19027
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Norristown
School District	Cheltenham School District

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About Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Elkins Park is a locality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,901. The population density is 1528.7 people per km². Elkins Park is located at 40.0771°N, 75.1268°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19027.

Elkins Park reveals its character through the quiet, persistent flow of the Tacony Creek, which carves a path through the landscape with a steady, unhurried purpose. It lies 3.0 miles south of Abington, PA (from Abington, PA: bearing 189°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-northeast of Philadelphia. This inland terrain is defined by the gentle slope of the land, far removed from the salt-heavy air of any coast, where the light at dusk settles in long, golden bars across the greenery of Wall Park. To the west, the landscape deepens toward the Cresheim Valley, offering a sense of enclosure that keeps the atmosphere grounded and intimate. On the distant horizon, the faint, blue-gray silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains provides a permanent, silent anchor for the regional geography. The environment retains a quiet, wooded texture, suggesting a place where the earth is patient and the seasons mark their passage with subtle shifts in color.

Industry and settlement in Elkins Park grew from a foundation of rail access and the expansion of Philadelphia, drawing those who sought a quieter life just beyond the reach of the city’s industrial roar. The local economy evolved from early agricultural roots and estate living into a diverse residential center that sustains itself through professional services and regional commerce. While the grand, historic mansions of the late nineteenth century remain, they serve as reminders of an era when the wealth of the region was tied to the growth of nearby rail lines and manufacturing hubs. Residents move through the day with a focused, deliberate energy, balancing the heritage of their surroundings with the demands of a modern, interconnected economy. The history of the land is preserved in the architecture of the older streets, where brick and stone facades stand as witnesses to a century of steady development.

Cultural life in Elkins Park thrives on an appreciation for history and the arts, often centered around the preservation of its distinctive architectural landmarks like the masterpieces designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Notable individuals, such as the poet Ezra Pound, once walked these streets, leaving a subtle intellectual imprint that lingers in the quietude of the local atmosphere. Community gatherings often draw people to the open spaces, where the rhythm of the day slows to match the pace of the wind moving through the trees. Residents may travel toward the Green Ribbon Preservation Trail for recreation or spend a reflective hour near the waters of the Oak Lane Reservoir. It is a place where the weight of the past does not stifle the present, but rather provides a solid foundation for a daily life that values reflection, artistic legacy, and a deep connection to the immediate, inland landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

High School Park (Recreation Easement) — 0.3 mi, 175° S
Edward Hicks Parry Bird Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 314° NW
Tookany Creek Parkway (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 149° SE
Rock Lane Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 273° W
Alverthorpe Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 038° NE
La Mott Community Center & Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 229° SW
Camp William Penn Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 227° SW
Jenkintown Sign (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 334° NW
Cheltenham Center For The Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 125° SE
Waterman Mansion Site (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 071° E
The Little Theater (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 357° N
Spring House Site (Historic Ruins) — 2.8 mi, 236° SW
Barn Site (Historic Ruins) — 2.8 mi, 235° SW
Nittany Lion Shrine (Public Artwork) — 2.9 mi, 019° N
La Salle University Art Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 206° SW
Museum of Nursing History (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 213° SW
American War Mother and Her Sons (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 208° SW
The Museum of the Miraculous Medal Shrine (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 222° SW
Mt. Airy Art Garage (Arts Centre) — 3.6 mi, 248° W
Sedgwick Theatre (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 250° W
Johnson House Historic Site (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 231° SW
Willow Grove Mall Carousel (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 002° N
Mom Rinker's Rock (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 233° SW
Springhouse (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 277° W
Fort Washington State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 295° NW
Benjamin Rush State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 067° NE
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.1 mi, 209° SW · 2,022 acres

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