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Holmes Pennsylvania Map

Explore Holmes, 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 Holmes, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Holmes, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	39.904279
Longitude	-75.30852
Population	6,800
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	19043, 19098
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Media

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About Holmes, Pennsylvania

Holmes is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Holmes is located at 39.9043°N, 75.3085°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 19043, 19098.

Holmes maintains a steady presence within a landscape defined by the modest, winding path of the Shipley Branch as it moves through the local terrain. It lies 1.9 miles south-southeast of Springfield Delaware County, PA (from Springfield Delaware County, PA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-southwest of Philadelphia. The ground here holds a quiet permanence, marked by suburban development that stretches out toward the horizon, far from the influence of any coastline. Residents of Holmes often find their way to the green spaces of 6th Avenue Park, a local focal point that offers a respite from the bustle of daily transit. On clearer days, the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, serrated outline against the sky, grounding the perspective of the region. The air carries the scent of damp earth and seasonal change, reflecting a geography that favors the steady pace of the inland plains.

Development in Holmes emerged from the intersection of regional rail expansion and the growth of the broader Philadelphia metropolitan manufacturing corridor. Early industries relied on the rail lines to move goods, fostering an economy that transitioned from agrarian roots to the support of local commerce and service sectors. The nearby presence of Mud Island serves as a reminder of the basin-like topography that characterizes the broader drainage patterns of the area. While the heavy industrial roar of the past has softened, the local economy remains tied to the industrious spirit of the surrounding counties. Holmes continues to function as a commuter-centric locale, where the rhythm of the work week dictates the flow of traffic along its primary arteries.

Cultural life in Holmes finds expression in the quiet interactions of neighbors and the maintenance of shared spaces that define its identity. The proximity of Ridley Park Lake invites those seeking a moment of stillness near the water, while the Falls of Schuylkill remains a distinct feature for those venturing further into the regional landscape. While the town does not claim the birth of global icons, it shares in the broader cultural heritage of the Commonwealth, where the legacy of Pennsylvania Dutch influence and industrial history lingers in the architecture. Local events at 6th Avenue Park frequently draw the community together, reinforcing a sense of connection that transcends the suburban sprawl. Life in Holmes moves with an unpretentious grace, favoring the familiarity of long-standing social circles over the noise of larger, more frantic urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Glenolden Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 113° SE
Prospect Park Swim Club (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 164° S
Moore's Lake Field (The Hollow) (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 199° S
Wildwood Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 273° W
The Barnstormers (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 209° SW
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.9 mi, 171° S · 2,022 acres
Susan O'Reilly Studio (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 266° W
The Big Chair (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 271° W
Kitao Student Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 268° W
Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 272° W
Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature (Stadium) — 2.5 mi, 267° W
Hidden ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 272° W
Flight Test Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 194° S
Old staircase (Historic Ruins) — 2.8 mi, 265° W
Thomas Garrett (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 015° N
Little Tinicum Island Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.4 mi, 180° S
Hinkson's Corner 1764 (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 264° W
Hedgerow Theatre (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 264° W
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 265° W
Nebula Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 216° SW
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 215° SW
Nitre Hall (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 010° N
Paul Robeson House & Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 052° NE
Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 291° W
Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 061° NE
Bellevue State Park (State Park) — 12.8 mi, 231° SW
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.8 mi, 207° SW · 9,745 acres

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