Washington Crossing Pennsylvania Map

About Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

Washington Crossing is a locality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Washington Crossing is located at 40.2934°N, 74.8704°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18977.

Washington Crossing unfolds along the Delaware River's western bank, a place where rolling farmland meets the flowing water. It lies 4.1 miles west-north-west of Ewing, NJ (from Ewing, NJ: bearing 294°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-west of Trenton. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of verdant fields, punctuated by stands of mature trees that whisper secrets of seasons past. In summer, the air hangs thick with the scent of cut grass and the distant hum of cicadas, a warm breath drawn from the rich soil that has long sustained this corner of Bucks County. The river itself, a broad, glinting ribbon, carves its path with quiet determination, its surface reflecting the ever-changing sky, from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples of twilight. This is a place steeped in a singular, pivotal moment of American history, the daring winter crossing of the Delaware by General George Washington and his troops. The echoes of that decisive act resonate through the present-day economy, which still holds a quiet reverence for agriculture, with apple orchards and pumpkin patches dotting the landscape, inviting visitors to connect with the land. Beyond its historical significance, Washington Crossing is also a cherished destination for its dedication to preserving that past, with the Washington Crossing Historic Park serving as a living testament to the courage that unfolded on these very shores. The quiet dignity of the stone buildings and the hushed reverence of the park grounds speak of a community that understands the weight of its heritage, a heritage that continues to draw people to its tranquil, storied banks.

About This Washington Crossing Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Washington Crossing, 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 Washington Crossing and Bucks County.

Detailed location data for Washington Crossing includes the ZIP code (18977), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Bucks County (Doylestown), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Washington Crossing is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.