Northwood Pennsylvania Map
Northwood, Philadelphia County
Northwood, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Northwood, Philadelphia County.
Interactive Map of Northwood, Pennsylvania
| City | Northwood |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.020112 |
| Longitude | -75.096008 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Northwood, Pennsylvania
Northwood is a locality in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States. Northwood is located at 40.0201°N, 75.0960°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16686.0.
Northwood unfolds as a verdant expanse where the rolling terrain of Philadelphia County gently slopes, giving way to pockets of mature woodlands that whisper with the passage of seasons. It lies 3.6 miles north-west of Morris, NJ (from Morris, NJ: bearing 310°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-east of Philadelphia. Streams, like silver threads, weave through the landscape, their banks softened by a tapestry of ferns and mosses, their waters reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the canopy. The air here carries a distinct clarity, a blend of damp earth and the subtle perfume of flowering dogwoods in spring, or the crisp, invigorating scent of fallen leaves in autumn. Homes, often set back from the quiet streets, peek from behind established trees, their architecture hinting at a history of thoughtful development rather than hasty expansion, giving Northwood a character of enduring, comfortable permanence. The history of Northwood is intrinsically tied to the agricultural roots of this region, with land grants and early settlements shaping its initial contours before the advent of more modern development. While once dotted with farms, its economy has largely shifted, embracing the convenience of its proximity to larger urban centers while retaining a distinct identity. The local character is one of quiet industry and community life, where neighbors still greet each other on the street and local businesses, though fewer than in times past, serve as reliable hubs. Occasionally, the glint of a weathered stone foundation, peeking from beneath overgrown ivy, offers a fleeting glimpse into earlier eras, a silent reminder of the generations that have called Northwood home.
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About This Northwood Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Northwood, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Northwood and Philadelphia County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Northwood is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Northwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
