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Allen Township Pennsylvania Map

Explore Allen Township, 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 Allen Township, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Allen Township, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Allen Township, 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 Allen Township.

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	Allen Township
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Northampton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.705432
Longitude	-75.486903
Population	5,200
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	18067
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Easton

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About Allen Township, Pennsylvania

Allen Township is a locality in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Allen Township is located at 40.7054°N, 75.4869°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18067.

Allen Township occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Hokendauqua Creek, which carves a quiet path through the local terrain. It lies 1.4 miles north-northeast of Northampton, PA (from Northampton, PA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north of Allentown. This inland expanse, sitting seventy-seven miles from the nearest coastline, trades the clamor of the shore for the steady, solid presence of wide-reaching plains and fertile soil. To the distant horizon, the Pocono Mountains emerge as a faint, jagged silhouette, grounding the view in the ancient geology of the region. Residents often find respite in the simple, localized greenery of the Washington Elementary School (Northampton Borough) Playground, a modest acre of activity just a mile away. The air here holds a distinct, crisp clarity, especially at dusk when the shadows stretch long across the fields, lending a sudden, quiet dignity to the workaday world.

Allen Township traces its origins to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the value of the valley’s rich, dark earth. Over generations, the local economy shifted from the patient labor of agriculture toward more diverse industrial pursuits, mirroring the broader transformation of the Pennsylvania interior. While the memory of heavy production remains, the modern character of the landscape is shaped by a blend of distribution and smaller-scale commerce that keeps the pace of life measured and deliberate. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Clear Spring Pond offer a reflective stillness that contrasts with the hum of passing transport and regional trade. Even the deeper folds of the land, such as the distant, shadowed expanse of Nis Hollow, serve as reminders of the natural boundaries that have long defined how the inhabitants organize their lives and livelihoods.

Allen Township maintains a cultural character defined by the sturdy, practical traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch country, where the value of a day’s labor is held in high regard. The community life centers on local institutions and the quiet camaraderie of neighbors who have seen the seasons turn over many decades. While the area does not draw its identity from the glare of national fame, it possesses a steady, unpretentious resolve that defines its social fabric. The local atmosphere is one of functional grace, where the architecture of the older buildings speaks to a time of careful craftsmanship and pragmatic design. Life proceeds with a predictable, comforting regularity, far removed from the frenetic energy of the larger urban centers that lie beyond the horizon. Residents move through their days with a clear sense of place, anchored by the familiar landmarks and the enduring, seasonal cycles of the inland landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bodnarczuk Tract (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 321° NW
Northampton Athletic Association (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 195° S
Northampton And Bath Rr Bike Path (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 145° SE
Roxy (Cinema) — 1.3 mi, 210° SW
Colonel John Siegfried Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 216° SW
Early Settlers Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 189° S
Nor-Bath Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 142° SE
Nagle Tract (Nature Reserve) — 1.9 mi, 292° W
Lower Tract (Nature Reserve) — 2.1 mi, 295° NW
Meadow Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 211° SW
Lehigh County Massacre Gravesite (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 249° W
Catasauqua Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 168° S
Dragon Cement Co. Inc. No 1 (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 235° SW
The NB Center (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 162° S
Lehigh Assembly (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 165° S
Pennsylvania Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 130° SE
Miller Symphony Hall (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 173° S
James Musselman Arts Development Center (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 173° S
Art Haus (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 173° S
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 7.2 mi, 359° N · 110k acres
Da Vinci Science Center (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 175° S
Lime Kilns (Historic Ruins) — 7.2 mi, 108° E
Yaralov Gallery (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 136° SE
Sgl 217 (State Recreation Area) — 8.2 mi, 307° NW
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.0 mi, 035° NE · 11k acres
Beltzville State Park (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 344° N
Lehigh Gorge State Park (State Park) — 17.4 mi, 311° NW
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 23.4 mi, 045° NE · 58k acres

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