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Prospect Park Pennsylvania Map

Explore Prospect Park, 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 Prospect Park, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Prospect Park, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	41.518671
Longitude	-78.210027
Population	270
Density	171.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	15834, 18045, 19076
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Media
School District	Cameron County School District

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About Prospect Park, Pennsylvania

Prospect Park is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 270. The population density is 171.2 people per km². Prospect Park is located at 41.5187°N, 78.2100°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 15834, 18045, 19076.

Prospect Park occupies a modest, solid stretch of land defined by the steady, quiet passage of Stony Creek as it winds through the local terrain. It lies 2.9 miles east of Wallingford, PA (from Wallingford, PA: bearing 94°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-southwest of Philadelphia. The landscape remains firmly inland, far removed from the salt and agitation of the distant coast, favoring instead the stable, temperate climate of the interior plains. Residents often watch the light change across the open spaces, where the atmosphere feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and seasonal foliage. Ridley Park Lake sits just a mile away, offering a still, reflective surface that anchors the surrounding greenery. While the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunts the horizon, the immediate geography remains defined by these smaller, intimate watercourses and the steady pulse of the land.

Prospect Park grew from the industrious spirit of the region, evolving as a place where the rhythm of labor once dictated the movement of the day. Early development relied on the proximity of transit and manufacturing, which drew families to settle into the sturdy, brick-built architecture that characterizes the local aesthetic. Today, the economy has shifted toward a blend of service industries and small-scale enterprise, moving away from the heavy mills that defined earlier generations. The legacy of these working roots persists in the efficient layout of the streets and the functional, unpretentious nature of the local commerce. Men and women here maintain a connection to the past through the preservation of neighborhood spaces that prioritize durability and communal utility over fleeting trends.

Prospect Park fosters a distinct cultural character shaped by the steady, predictable flow of daily life and a commitment to local recreation. The Prospect Park Swim Club serves as a vital social anchor, providing a communal hub where the heat of summer is mitigated by the presence of clear, managed water. Community events often center on these accessible spaces, reinforcing a sense of familiarity that defines the social fabric of the neighborhood. While the area does not host grand monuments, the pride of the residents is evident in the careful maintenance of private homes and the quiet activity of the local schools. The pace of life here is deliberate, marked by the simple passage of the sun across the rooftops and the enduring, grounded presence of the people who call Prospect Park their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Elk State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.1 mi, 121° SE
E 3rd St Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 242° SW
Front St Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 238° SW
Bucktail State Park (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 200° S
Bucktail State Park Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 200° S
Elk State Forest - Bucktail State Park Natural Area (State Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 200° S
Sizerville State Park (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 017° N
Square Timber Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 6.0 mi, 156° SE
Sinnemahoning S.P. Wildlife Viewing Area (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 105° E
Pine Tree Trail Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 207° SW
Austin Dam Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.3 mi, 035° NE
Hammersley Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 12.4 mi, 094° E
Noble-Chambers Memorial Forest (Monument) — 18.0 mi, 179° S
The Cross (Monument) — 19.0 mi, 222° SW
Apollo Theatre (Theatre) — 19.2 mi, 251° W
C.C.C. Camp (Historic Ruins) — 19.3 mi, 199° S
Three Runs Fire Tower Site (Historic Ruins) — 21.1 mi, 167° S
Rainbow Paradise Fishing Park (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 042° NE
Wild Cat Rock (Monument) — 22.7 mi, 183° S
Valley Road (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 330° NW
Byron Delano Hamlin Mansion (Attraction) — 23.6 mi, 329° NW
Allegheny National Forest (National Forest) — 27.5 mi, 305° NW · 514k acres
Clarion, Pennsylvania Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 28.5 mi, 256° W · 16k acres
Penn-Brad Oil Museum (Museum) — 35.3 mi, 320° NW
Ritz Theater (Cinema) — 36.3 mi, 199° S
The Liddle Gallery (Gallery) — 36.3 mi, 199° S
Zippo/Case Museum (Museum) — 37.1 mi, 322° NW
Bradford Main Street Movie House (Cinema) — 37.7 mi, 323° NW
Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center (Museum) — 37.8 mi, 323° NW
John DuBois (Public Artwork) — 38.9 mi, 226° SW

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