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Lester Pennsylvania Map

Explore Lester, 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 Lester, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Lester, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	39.870946
Longitude	-75.282686
Population	5,200
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	19029
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 Lester, Pennsylvania

Lester is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Lester is located at 39.8709°N, 75.2827°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19029.

Lester occupies a quiet, inland stretch of land where the horizon remains broad and unbroken by the distant peaks of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 3.5 miles south-southwest of Darby, PA (from Darby, PA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 8.4 miles southwest of Philadelphia. The landscape here is defined by the steady, winding path of Long Hook Creek, which flows with a deliberate patience through the lower reaches of the terrain. Residents of Lester often look toward the gentle elevation of Mud Island, located four miles away, as a familiar marker in the regional topography. A short journey of three miles leads to the calm waters of Ridley Park Lake, providing a modest contrast to the otherwise flat, industrious plains. The light at dusk settles over the fields in a soft, muted gold, casting long shadows that emphasize the humble geometry of the local landscape.

Lester grew from a necessity of labor and logistics, rooted firmly in the industrial expansion that once defined the surrounding region. The economy of Lester has long been tied to the movement of goods and the maintenance of essential infrastructure, reflecting a heritage of hard work and mechanical precision. In past decades, the clatter of industry and the hum of transport hubs shaped the daily lives of those who made their homes in Lester. Today, the work continues in a quieter fashion, as the town balances its industrial legacy with the realities of a modern, interconnected economy. The Tinicum Township Swim Club stands as a local fixture, serving as a social touchstone for generations of families who navigate the changing currents of the local job market.

The cultural character of Lester is marked by a steady, pragmatic resilience that values community connection above all else. Daily life here moves with the rhythm of the local transit routes and the seasonal changes that sweep across the inland plains. While the region is not defined by grand monuments, the presence of the Tinicum Township Swim Club offers a central space for the communal life that binds the neighborhood together. The people of Lester maintain a straightforward outlook, shaped by the practical demands of their environment and the shared history of their surroundings. In the quiet hours of the morning, one can sense the enduring spirit of a place that knows exactly what it is and holds no pretense for being anything more.

Nearby Outdoor Places

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.4 mi, 356° N · 2,022 acres
Westinghouse Field (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 274° W
Westinghouse Site Acquisition (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 156° SE
Montgomery Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 353° N
Tinicum Manor Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 262° W
Tinicum Island Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 177° S
William Penn State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 177° S
Wild Plant Sanctuary (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 177° S
Little Tinicum Island Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 1.2 mi, 177° S
Flight Test Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 261° W
The Barnstormers (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 287° W
Monds Island (Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 214° SW
Twin Islands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 215° SW
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 255° W
Freedom's Pride (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 260° W
Susan O'Reilly Studio (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 301° NW
MJ Freed Performing Arts Theater (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 249° W
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 249° W
Nebula Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 250° W
Kitao Student Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 300° NW
Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature (Stadium) — 4.4 mi, 299° NW
Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 302° NW
William Penn Landing Site (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 246° SW
Hidden ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.6 mi, 301° NW
Old staircase (Historic Ruins) — 4.7 mi, 296° NW
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 289° W
Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 037° NE
Paul Robeson House & Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 029° NE
American Bandstand (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 031° NE
Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 8.3 mi, 302° NW

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