West Point Pennsylvania Map

About West Point, Pennsylvania

West Point is a locality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,200. The population density is 480.0 people per km². West Point is located at 40.2068°N, 75.2993°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19486.

West Point unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, persistent work of water and time. It lies 6.3 miles north-north-east of Norristown, PA (from Norristown, PA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-east of Lower Providence. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of deciduous forests, descend towards the sinuous bends of the Schuylkill River, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the sky. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of distant wildflowers. Small clearings punctuate the woodland, revealing glimpses of weathered farmhouses and barns, their structures standing as quiet sentinels against the vast, open canvas of the surrounding countryside. The very texture of the land, a rich loam underfoot, seems to hum with a patient, unhurried energy. The history of West Point is interwoven with the broader narrative of Pennsylvania's industrial past, though its character today leans more towards the pastoral. While the echoes of iron furnaces and the clatter of machinery have largely faded, the ingenuity and labor that once defined this region remain imprinted on the land. Local farms continue to cultivate the fertile soil, their fields stretching out like patchwork quilts under the expansive sky, a testament to generations of agricultural dedication. The Schuylkill River, once a vital artery for commerce and industry, now offers tranquil vistas and opportunities for quiet recreation, its banks a favored spot for those seeking a moment of repose. West Point’s enduring appeal lies in this harmonious coexistence of a rich, industrial heritage and the timeless beauty of its natural setting.

About This West Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Point, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.206774, -75.299343. 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 West Point and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for West Point includes the ZIP code (19446), 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. 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 West Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.