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Allentown Pennsylvania Map

Explore Allentown, 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 Allentown, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Allentown, Pennsylvania Map

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

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	Allentown
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Lehigh County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.593648
Longitude	-75.478393
Population	125,845
Density	2768.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	18102, 15203, 18104
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Allentown
School District	Allentown City School District

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About Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown is a locality in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 125,845, Allentown is a major urban centre in Pennsylvania. The population density is 2768.0 people per km². Allentown is located at 40.5936°N, 75.4784°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Allentown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 18102, 15203, 18104.

Allentown spreads across a landscape defined by sturdy, grounded terrain that rises in modest swells toward the horizon. It lies 1.8 miles south-southwest of Fullerton, PA (from Fullerton, PA: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west of Bethlehem. The earth here carries a firm, agrarian weight, marked by the presence of Little Lehigh Creek, which winds through the local topography to offer a quiet, persistent movement of water. Residents often find respite at the Allencrest Aquatic Club, a space that anchors the immediate neighborhood with its open, accessible grounds. While the distant Appalachian Mountains loom far to the west as a hazy, blue-gray silhouette, Allentown remains firmly positioned within a region of fertile, productive soil and changing seasons, where the light at dusk turns the brickwork a deep, burnished copper.

Allentown traces its origins to the mid-eighteenth century, established as a strategic outpost that eventually grew into a center of regional commerce and industry. The founding vision relied upon the steady flow of trade and the industrious spirit of settlers who saw value in the convergence of fertile plains and accessible routes. Over generations, Allentown evolved from a modest settlement into a place where the architecture of the past—solid, utilitarian, and enduring—continues to frame the daily experience of its inhabitants. This historical weight remains visible in the sturdy masonry of older structures, which stand as quiet witnesses to the transition from early agrarian life to the complexities of a modern municipality.

Economic activity in Allentown has long been characterized by a blend of manufacturing heritage and a diversifying service sector that supports a broad base of local employment. The infrastructure here is designed to facilitate the movement of goods and people, reflecting a history of industrial output that once powered much of the surrounding region. Education plays an essential role in the modern identity of Allentown, with nearby academic institutions fostering a culture of learning and professional development that sustains the local workforce. These schools and training centers provide a steady infusion of energy, ensuring that the town remains adaptable even as the nature of industry shifts toward logistics and technology.

Cultural life in Allentown thrives through a calendar of annual festivals that bring the population together in public squares and parks, celebrating a heritage that is both distinct and evolving. While the town does not host major professional sports franchises, the enthusiasm for collegiate athletics remains a significant thread in the social fabric, drawing spectators to local arenas and fields. Landmarks of note, such as the serene surroundings of Lake Muhlenberg, offer a place of reflection away from the busy pace of the streets. Among those who have attained wider recognition, figures such as Lee Iacocca emerged from the local environment, carrying the influence of the region into their professional lives, much like the persistent, rhythmic flow of the local landscape itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Little Lehigh Parkway (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 227° SW
Keck Street Play Lot (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 154° SE
Da Vinci Science Center (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 019° N
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 031° NE
Art Haus (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 032° NE
Arts Walk Hamilton Connector (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 033° NE
James Musselman Arts Development Center (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 035° NE
Miller Symphony Hall (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 032° NE
Lehigh County (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 039° NE
Trout Hall (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 051° NE
Union Terrace Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 266° W
County Land (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 064° NE
Canal Park (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 055° NE
Lehigh Uplands Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 081° E
Mack Trucks Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 210° SW
Lehigh Assembly (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 036° NE
The NB Center (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 038° NE
Patriot's Plunge (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 247° SW
Wildwater Rapids (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 248° W
Thunder Canyon (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 252° W
Road Rally (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 252° W
Laura Brady Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 245° SW
Fowler Family Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 077° E
Nockamixon State Park (State Park) — 14.6 mi, 134° SE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 14.9 mi, 358° N · 110k acres
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.7 mi, 020° N · 11k acres

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