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Lower Merion Pennsylvania Map

Explore Lower Merion, 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 Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Lower Merion, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	39.998162
Longitude	-75.250741
Population	62,000
Density	1800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	19066, 19004
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Norristown

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About Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

Lower Merion is a locality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 62,000. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Lower Merion is located at 39.9982°N, 75.2507°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 19066, 19004.

Lower Merion occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its wooded slopes and the steady, unhurried flow of local waterways. It lies 1.1 miles southwest of Bala Cynwyd, PA (from Bala Cynwyd, PA: bearing 234°T), and is situated 5.6 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The terrain here is marked by gentle gradients that rise toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which remain a mere suggestion of shadow on the western horizon. Residents often find themselves walking beneath the mature canopy of Merion Botanical Park, where the light filters through the leaves in soft, shifting patterns during the afternoon. Nearby, the water of East Branch Indian Creek moves with a rhythmic clarity, carving its path through the earth, while the Falls of Schuylkill provide a sudden, sharp accent to the otherwise tranquil topography of the region.

Founding narratives of Lower Merion trace back to the early arrivals of Welsh Quakers, who recognized the fertility of the soil and the potential for sustenance in the dense thickets. These pioneers laid out the foundations of the land with a deliberate focus on agrarian stability, leaving behind a legacy of stone dwellings that have weathered the centuries with quiet dignity. As the decades passed, the character of the settlement shifted from scattered homesteads to a more structured arrangement of estates and village centers. The influence of these early settlers remains visible in the street names and the enduring architecture, which stands as a silent witness to the generations that have cultivated this specific patch of earth.

Commerce and education define the modern vitality of Lower Merion, supporting a network of infrastructure that balances professional ambition with academic rigor. The economy is bolstered by a concentration of high-quality institutions and administrative centers that draw talent from across the region. Students and faculty circulate through the corridors of prestigious private schools and colleges, infusing the daily atmosphere with a persistent intellectual energy. While the Cresheim Valley acts as a natural corridor for regional connectivity, the local roads and rail lines ensure that the movement of people and resources remains efficient, keeping the pace of development aligned with the steady requirements of the twenty-first century.

Culture in Lower Merion is a reflection of the people who call its neighborhoods home, ranging from those who follow the high-stakes drama of Philadelphia’s professional sports teams to those who prefer the seasonal quiet of local community gatherings. The calendar is punctuated by festivals that bring neighbors into the open air, where the scent of autumn leaves near Belmount Reservoir often provides the backdrop for public celebrations. Notable figures, including the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, once moved through these streets, leaving a mark on the local consciousness that persists long after their departure. Whether one is traversing the Green Ribbon Preservation Trail or simply observing the dusk as it settles over the suburban lanes, the experience of living here is grounded in a deep, familiar sense of place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Historical Price sawmill dam? (Historic Ruins) — 0.7 mi, 270° W
Sky Soup Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 314° NW
Reel Cinemas (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 319° NW
Washington Encampment 1777 (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 343° N
Narberth Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 301° NW
Narberth Public School Bell (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 304° NW
Morris Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 205° SW
Cobbs Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 205° SW
Tustin Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 155° SE
Center for Creative Works (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 283° W
Law, Prosperity, and Power (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 123° SE
Skyline Stage (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 121° SE
The Spaventa Switchback (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 033° NE
Underground Railroad Museum at Belmont Mansion (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 104° E
Axiom Contemporary (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 289° W
Ruins of Old Mill (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 239° SW
Nitre Hall (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 248° W
Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreational Facility (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 041° NE
Soft Illusions Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 041° NE
Strawberry Mansion Bridge (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 094° E
New Africa Center (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 134° SE
Art on the Ridge (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 035° NE
Fort Washington State Park (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 009° N
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.9 mi, 182° S · 2,022 acres
Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 9.5 mi, 248° W

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