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Media Pennsylvania Map

Explore Media, 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 Media, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Media, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	39.916778
Longitude	-75.387693
Population	5,901
Density	2986.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	19063, 19065, 19091
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Media
School District	Rose Tree Media School District

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About Media, Pennsylvania

Media is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,901. The population density is 2986.1 people per km². Media is located at 39.9168°N, 75.3877°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Media is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 19063, 19065, 19091.

Media occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet presence of the Vernon Run as it carves a path through the regional terrain. It lies 2.2 miles northwest of Wallingford, PA (from Wallingford, PA: bearing 324°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of Upper Darby. The ground here holds the weight of inland earth, far removed from any coastal influence, with the distant Appalachian Mountains appearing as a faint, serrated line against the horizon. Residents often find their way to the John K. Barrall Community Park, where the local topography reveals itself in modest, earthen slopes. Only a mile away, the quiet waters of Broomalls Lake reflect the shifting colors of the canopy, providing a still counterpoint to the movement of the creek. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and maturing wood, a sensory reminder of the deep, inland geography that anchors the region.

Media emerged from a vision of order and civic design, eventually becoming a center for government and commerce that sustains the rhythm of daily life. The economy transitioned over generations from early agricultural roots to a modern focus on professional services, law, and retail trade. Brick facades stand as a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of the area, housing businesses that have operated within the same blocks for decades. Workers move through the streets with a deliberate pace, participating in an industry that prizes stability and local connection over the rapid, impersonal fluctuations of larger hubs. The vitality of Media relies on this blend of historical permanence and the steady, quiet productivity of its residents.

Cultural life in Media thrives on the strength of its community traditions and the preservation of its distinctive architectural heritage. The courthouse square serves as a focal point for the town, anchoring the social activity that flows through the surrounding streets during seasonal festivals and weekly markets. Notable figures like the actress Tina Fey have roots in the broader region, reflecting the creative spirit that often emerges from these Pennsylvania neighborhoods. Residents gather at landmark sites to mark the passing of the year, maintaining a character that remains both grounded and intellectually curious. In every season, Media maintains a specific, unadorned beauty found in the way light hits the brickwork at dusk and the consistent, orderly nature of its public spaces.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Media Theater (Theatre) — 0.0 mi, 031° NE
Smedley Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 102° E
County Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 102° E
Brookwood - Lavin Tract (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 291° W
Duer and Houston Tracts (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 125° SE
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 181° S
Hedgerow Theatre (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 178° S
Saul Wildlife Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 187° S
Hinkson's Corner 1764 (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 147° SE
Old staircase (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 129° SE
Hidden ruins (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 116° SE
Back from Rio (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 113° SE
Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 115° SE
Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 311° NW
Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature (Stadium) — 2.0 mi, 120° SE
Kitao Student Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 119° SE
Susan O'Reilly Studio (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 117° SE
Diamond Doorway (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 295° NW
Stopford Family Meadow Maze (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 294° NW
Animal's Hideaway (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 294° NW
Tulip Tree House (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 293° NW
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 154° SE
Nebula Gallery (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 163° S
Delaware County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 331° NW
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.1 mi, 130° SE · 2,022 acres
Bellevue State Park (State Park) — 10.7 mi, 213° SW

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