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Glenolden Pennsylvania Map

Explore Glenolden, 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 Glenolden, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Glenolden, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	39.900113
Longitude	-75.289074
Population	7,223
Density	2860.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	19036
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Media
School District	Interboro School District

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About Glenolden, Pennsylvania

Glenolden is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,223. The population density is 2860.3 people per km². Glenolden is located at 39.9001°N, 75.2891°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Glenolden is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 19036.

Glenolden maintains a grounded presence upon the inland plains of Pennsylvania, defined by the steady, quiet passage of Muckinipattis Creek through its residential corridors. It lies 2.0 miles southwest of Darby, PA (from Darby, PA: bearing 231°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-southwest of Philadelphia. The landscape here avoids the drama of high peaks, instead favoring a modest, level topography that stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains. Residents often gather at Glenolden Playground, a local space that anchors the daily rhythm of the neighborhood under the wide, unobstructed sky. The atmosphere remains temperate and unremarkable in its consistency, providing a reliable backdrop for the houses that line the grid of streets. While the Falls of Schuylkill lie nine miles away, the immediate terrain feels composed and domestic, shaped by the simple intersection of paved roads and suburban lawns.

Glenolden emerged from the expansion of regional rail lines, which transformed a formerly agrarian landscape into a structured, industrious hub for commuters and local trade. Historically, the proximity to transit arteries fostered a steady economy centered on small-scale commerce and the support services necessary for a growing population. Today, the local industry reflects a blend of professional offices and retail spaces that serve the daily needs of those who live and work within its borders. The legacy of these early settlement patterns remains visible in the orderly layout of the streets and the preservation of older, sturdy residential architecture. Economic life here moves with a pragmatic, unpretentious pace, prioritizing stability over rapid, disruptive development. Throughout the year, the town sustains a quiet productivity that speaks to its long-standing role as a functional, interconnected part of the regional framework.

Glenolden fosters a distinct cultural character defined by long-term residency and a strong sense of local familiarity. Neighbors often congregate for seasonal festivities or school-related events, creating a social density that persists despite the town's openness to the wider world. While notable landmarks are modest, the importance of communal gathering spots remains a central element of the daily experience. The area has occasionally been home to figures of regional interest, such as the actor Bill Haley, who spent formative years in the vicinity and helped shape the early, energetic sounds of rock and roll. Life moves forward with a predictable cadence, shaped by the shifts in light across the suburban rooftops and the seasonal changes in the nearby trees. This quiet consistency allows the inhabitants of Glenolden to maintain a lifestyle that prioritizes direct, personal connection over the noise of larger, more frantic urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harrison Avenue Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 227° SW
Amosland Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 185° S
Prospect Park Swim Club (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 230° SW
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.1 mi, 163° S · 2,022 acres
County Land (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 030° NE
The Barnstormers (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 235° SW
Flight Test Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 216° SW
Little Tinicum Island Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.2 mi, 179° S
Thomas Garrett (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 356° N
Susan O'Reilly Studio (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 272° W
The Big Chair (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 275° W
Kitao Student Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 273° W
Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature (Stadium) — 3.5 mi, 273° W
Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 276° W
Hidden ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 276° W
Old staircase (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 271° W
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 227° SW
Bushfire Theatre of Performing Arts (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 041° NE
Nebula Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 227° SW
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 226° SW
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 269° W
Paul Robeson House & Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 043° NE
Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 053° NE
American Bandstand (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 045° NE
Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 290° W
Bellevue State Park (State Park) — 13.5 mi, 235° SW

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