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Glenside Pennsylvania Map

Explore Glenside, 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 Glenside, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Glenside, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.10321
Longitude	-75.151772
Population	7,737
Density	2332.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	19038, 19601
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Norristown
School District	Abington School District

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About Glenside, Pennsylvania

Glenside is a locality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,737. The population density is 2332.0 people per km². Glenside is located at 40.1032°N, 75.1518°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 19038, 19601.

Glenside greets the morning with a quiet stillness that settles over its modest rise and fall of land. It lies 2.2 miles south-southwest of Roslyn, PA (from Roslyn, PA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 9.8 miles northwest of Morris. The Tacony Creek carves a path through the landscape, offering a cool, shaded corridor that defines the natural boundaries of the neighborhood. Beyond the immediate terrain, the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, hazy silhouette against the horizon during the clearer days of autumn. Residents often find respite in the Harry S Renninger Recreation Area, where the open fields invite a slow pace of movement under the wide, pale sky. The air here carries a crisp quality, particularly when the light begins to fade and the shadows stretch long across the suburban lawns.

Glenside grew from the steady expansion of regional transit lines that linked the outskirts to the industrial energy of Philadelphia. Early commerce relied on the proximity of these rail connections, which facilitated the movement of goods and people during the mid-twentieth century. Today, the economy functions as a blend of local retail services and the professional reach of the broader metropolitan workforce. Small businesses occupy the storefronts along the main thoroughfares, maintaining a connection to the practical, hardworking spirit of the surrounding Pennsylvania region. While the era of heavy manufacturing has shifted, the infrastructure remains, serving as a reminder of the foundational labor that built the local economy.

Cultural life in Glenside centers on a shared appreciation for the historic architecture and the steady, predictable pulse of suburban existence. The Keswick Theatre stands as a prominent local landmark, drawing visitors for performances that enliven the evening hours throughout the year. Notable figures such as the musician Bradley Cooper have roots in the vicinity, adding a layer of recognition to the local identity. Community gatherings and seasonal events offer opportunities for neighbors to congregate, reinforcing the social bonds that define the spirit of the place. The rhythm of daily life moves with a deliberate, unassuming grace that favors long-standing traditions over the rapid flux of modern trends.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harry S Renninger Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 175° S
Edge Hill Woods (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 005° N
County Land (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 215° SW
Baederwood Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 066° NE
Ardsley Wildlife Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 013° N
Jenkintown Sign (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 133° SE
Edward Hicks Parry Bird Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 140° SE
The Little Theater (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 054° NE
Nittany Lion Shrine (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 068° E
Camp William Penn Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 168° S
Willow Grove Mall Carousel (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 030° NE
Buckley Park. In memory of PFC Charles J. Buckley USMC 1949-1968 and of other Americans who gave their lives in the Republic of Vietnam (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 233° SW
Spring House Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 196° S
Fort Washington State Park (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 305° NW
Helicopter Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 034° NE
Barn Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 197° S
Sedgwick Theatre (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 214° SW
Mt. Airy Art Garage (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 212° SW
Azalea Meadow (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 252° W
Springhouse (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 252° W
Orange Balustrade (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 253° W
Cheltenham Center For The Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 136° SE
The Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 304° NW
The Museum of the Miraculous Medal Shrine (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 191° S
Museum of Nursing History (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 185° S
Benjamin Rush State Park (State Park) — 8.1 mi, 083° E
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.2 mi, 201° S · 2,022 acres

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