The phrase "northern side" is correct English and is often used in writing.
For example: "The northern side of the mountain was covered in snow."
On the northern side of the island, there were no lines.
But it occupies a prime location on the northern side of Delancey Street.
Extensive suburban development took place after World War II on the northern side of the town.
Preston lies on the northern side at the lowest bridge point.
A large part of its northern side is occupied by J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
On the northern side, the black flags of Islamic State (Isis) shimmer in the afternoon haze.
Market forces: Mercado Bolhao occupies a city block on the northern side of Rua Formosa.
There is an international airport at Okat, on the northern side of the island.
The violence, both grenade attacks and shootings, has centered on the northern side of the city.
Satellite photographs indicate that there has been virtually no construction work on the northern side.
China has already announced plans to close the northern side of the mountain.
