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Upper Providence Pennsylvania Map

Explore Upper Providence, 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 Upper Providence, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Upper Providence, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	39.955111
Longitude	-75.422974
Population	26,000
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	19063, 19403
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Media

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About Upper Providence, Pennsylvania

Upper Providence is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 26,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Upper Providence is located at 39.9551°N, 75.4230°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 19063, 19403.

Upper Providence occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by the persistent, winding path of the Crum Creek. It lies 2.5 miles south-southwest of Newtown Square, PA (from Newtown Square, PA: bearing 208°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-northwest of Upper Darby. The landscape here shifts from high, wooded grounds to open fields that catch the pale, slanted light of late autumn afternoons. Springton Reservoir anchors the terrain, its still surface reflecting the changing gray of the Pennsylvania sky. Beyond the immediate local horizon, the distant Appalachian Mountains appear as a faint, jagged line against the western glow. Residents walk the trails of Ridley Creek State Park, where the air holds the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves throughout the transition of seasons.

Upper Providence grew from a landscape of agrarian roots into a place where the modern economy balances against remnants of an older, industrial past. The region once relied on the power of local streams to turn mills, establishing a rhythm of production that favored steady, incremental growth. Today, the economic character of Upper Providence leans toward professional services and specialized commerce, moving away from the heavy manufacturing that once defined larger nearby hubs. Small businesses and professional offices occupy brick structures that mirror the architectural heritage of the broader Delaware Valley. This evolution has maintained a deliberate pace of life, ensuring that the local industry supports the needs of a stable, residential population.

Cultural life in Upper Providence reflects a blend of historic preservation and contemporary suburban existence. The proximity of Ridley Creek State Park offers a sanctuary for those who seek to observe the natural cycles of the forest, while the nearby Chester Valley provides a corridor of historical interest. While the locality maintains a modest profile, it serves as a quiet witness to the broader development of the region. Local gatherings often center around the shared use of public spaces, fostering a sense of continuity among those who reside here. The character of Upper Providence remains defined by its residents’ preference for a life that values the stillness of the reservoir and the integrity of the land over the clamor of denser, more urban environments.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ridley Creek State Park (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 290° W
Tyler Arboretum (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 191° S
Timberwyck Swim Club (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 149° SE
Middle Farm (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 205° SW
Valley Cottage (Historic Ruins) — 1.5 mi, 192° S
Lenape Wigwam (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 215° SW
Thoreau's Cabin (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 212° SW
Diamond Doorway (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 207° SW
Cape May Bird House (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 214° SW
Hildacy Farm Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 100° E
Delaware County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 342° N
Hall of Prayers (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 343° N
Mill Hollow Woods (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 333° NW
Paxon Hollow Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 085° E
County Land (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 209° SW
Okehocking Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 290° W
Media Theater (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 144° SE
Kirkwood Tree (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 324° NW
Rushton Woods Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 302° NW
The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride (Theme Park) — 4.0 mi, 260° W
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 154° SE
Hedgerow Theatre (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 154° SE
Hinkson's Corner 1764 (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 145° SE
Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 134° SE
Kitao Student Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 135° SE
Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature (Stadium) — 5.1 mi, 135° SE
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.3 mi, 136° SE · 2,022 acres
Evansburg State Park (State Park) — 13.9 mi, 356° N

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