Explore Stowe, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Stowe, 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 Stowe.
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 | Stowe |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.252595 |
| Longitude | -75.677409 |
| Population | 3,595 |
| Density | 1012.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 19464 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Norristown |
| School District | Pottsgrove School District |
Stowe occupies a modest, grounded stretch of land defined by the steady, persistent flow of the nearby Schuylkill River. It lies 1.5 miles west-northwest of Pottstown, PA (from Pottstown, PA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of Limerick. The landscape here favors a quiet complexity, where the horizon holds the distant, hazy suggestion of the Appalachian Mountains far to the west. Within a short distance, the terrain opens into the Oley Valley, a region defined by its productive soil and long-standing agricultural traditions. Residents of Stowe often find recreation at the Howard Street Playground, a space that anchors the neighborhood’s daily rhythm. On quiet mornings, the light catches the moisture rising from the earth, casting a pale, silver glow over the fields that transition toward the more rugged elevations beyond.
Industry and labor have long defined the character of Stowe, reflecting a history tied to the regional manufacturing traditions of the Pennsylvania interior. Early development relied upon the accessibility of the Schuylkill River, which served as a vital artery for the movement of goods and raw materials. Over the decades, the local economy shifted from its foundational roots into a diverse mix of small-scale commerce and service-oriented work. This evolution required a resilient spirit, as workers adapted to the changing demands of a shifting regional market. Today, Stowe maintains a steady pace, shaped by the pragmatic needs of its citizens and a commitment to preserving the essential infrastructure that supports their livelihoods.
Cultural life in Stowe draws its strength from a sense of continuity, where residents value the familiarity of their surroundings and the traditions passed through generations. Local gatherings frequently center around the Howard Street Playground, serving as a communal focal point that bridges the gap between past and present. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the proximity to the Raccoon Trail and the waters of Lake Sanatoga provides ample opportunities for those seeking a quiet connection with the local environment. Notable figures from the region have often emerged from these humble settings, carrying the work ethic of the area into broader professional spheres. Whether observing the late afternoon shadows lengthening across the pavement or participating in seasonal events, the people of Stowe demonstrate a quiet pride in their enduring home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stowe, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.252595, -75.677409. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Stowe includes the ZIP code (19464), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Montgomery County (Norristown), and school district assignment (Pottsgrove School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |