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Folcroft Pennsylvania Map

Explore Folcroft, 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 Folcroft, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Folcroft, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	39.890946
Longitude	-75.283796
Population	6,792
Density	2106.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	19032
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Media
School District	Southeast Delco School District

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About Folcroft, Pennsylvania

Folcroft is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,792. The population density is 2106.3 people per km². Folcroft is located at 39.8909°N, 75.2838°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Folcroft is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 19032.

Folcroft maintains a distinct presence within the inland landscape of Pennsylvania, defined by the winding path of the Muckinipattis Creek that flows steadily through the local terrain. It lies 2.3 miles southwest of Darby, PA (from Darby, PA: bearing 215°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-southwest of Philadelphia. The land here is characterized by a quiet, level topography that stretches toward the distant horizon where the Appalachian Mountains exist as a faint, hazy silhouette. Residents often observe the soft, amber quality of light as it settles over the green spaces at dusk, casting long shadows across the local ground. While the Falls of Schuylkill remain nine miles away, the immediate surroundings favor a modest, suburban density that feels anchored to the earth. The atmosphere carries a sense of permanence, marked by the steady movement of wind through trees and the rhythmic pulse of daily life.

Folcroft grew from early land grants into a residential center, reflecting the broader industrial expansion that once defined the surrounding region. The local economy shifted over the decades from agrarian roots to a diverse mix of service-oriented businesses and light industrial sectors that support the residents. Many citizens commute to nearby hubs, yet the internal economy remains bolstered by small-scale enterprises that keep the local streets active during the business day. The texture of the brickwork in older residential blocks suggests a connection to the architectural heritage of the broader Delaware Valley. As the seasons change, the local climate fosters a cycle of activity that keeps the pulse of industry steady and reliable.

Folcroft fosters a communal spirit, centered largely around the Folcroft Swim Club, which serves as a primary gathering point for families during the warmer months. The social character of the locality is defined by a dedication to neighborhood engagement and the preservation of local traditions that span generations. While the regional landscape offers various points of interest, such as the proximity to Ridley Park Lake, the focus of the inhabitants remains on the immediate bonds formed within their own streets. Notable figures such as the musician George Thorogood once spent time in this vicinity, leaving a faint mark on the cultural memory of the region. Life here moves with a measured pace, favoring a grounded existence that values the simple reliability of a quiet neighborhood.

Nearby Outdoor Places

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.4 mi, 163° S · 2,022 acres
Amosland Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 217° SW
Montgomery Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 165° S
Glenolden Swim Club (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 285° W
Harrison Avenue Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 274° W
The Barnstormers (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 253° W
Little Tinicum Island Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.5 mi, 183° S
Tinicum Island Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 177° S
William Penn State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.5 mi, 177° S
Flight Test Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 229° SW
Susan O'Reilly Studio (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 282° W
Thomas Garrett (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 352° N
The Big Chair (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 284° W
Kitao Student Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 282° W
Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature (Stadium) — 3.9 mi, 282° W
Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 285° W
Hidden ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 284° W
Old staircase (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 279° W
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 236° SW
Chester Fine Arts Center East (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 236° SW
Nebula Gallery (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 235° SW
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 233° SW
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 276° W
Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 046° NE
Paul Robeson House & Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 036° NE
American Bandstand (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 039° NE
Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 294° NW
Bellevue State Park (State Park) — 13.5 mi, 234° SW
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.6 mi, 211° SW · 9,745 acres

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