Explore Ambridge, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ambridge, 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 Ambridge.
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 | Ambridge |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Beaver County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.589234 |
| Longitude | -80.22506 |
| Population | 6,972 |
| Density | 1810.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 15003 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Beaver |
| School District | Ambridge Area School District |
Ambridge reveals its character through the quiet persistence of its geography, defined by the steady presence of the nearby Big Sewickley Creek. It lies 4.9 miles north of Carnot-Moon, PA (from Carnot-Moon, PA: bearing 356°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west of Franklin Park. The landscape surrounding Ambridge consists of gentle, weathered slopes that hold the morning light in a soft, diffused haze, suggesting a quiet endurance. To the west, the land dips into the shaded quiet of Coony Hollow, where the air feels cooler and the shadows linger longer against the earth. On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Allegheny Mountains suggests a vast, folded horizon far beyond the immediate, intimate frame of the local hills. Residents often find their way to the Ambridge High School Athletic Field, a space that serves as a communal anchor amidst the surrounding quietude. The proximity of Sechlers Lake offers a modest, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting colors of the changing seasons.
Ambridge emerged from a deliberate vision of communal labor, leaving a structural legacy that still defines the narrow, orderly streets of its historic core. The local economy transitioned from its early, idealistic roots into a stalwart center of industrial production, where the rhythmic clamor of mills once dictated the pace of the day. Decades of heavy manufacturing left a distinct mark on the architecture, characterized by sturdy brickwork and functional designs that prioritize utility over ornament. As the industrial tides shifted, the local economy began to recalibrate, trading the smoke of the furnaces for a quieter, more service-oriented daily routine. The remnants of that era remain visible in the heavy, iron-limbed infrastructure that still tracks through the periphery of the neighborhood. Today, the work of the people reflects a pragmatic adaptability, finding new purpose within the same halls that once powered a regional engine of progress.
Cultural identity in Ambridge remains tied to the preservation of its unique, communal heritage, which is celebrated through local festivals that draw neighbors together under the late summer sun. The historic district stands as a testament to the town's origins, featuring well-maintained structures that provide a tactile sense of the past to anyone walking the sidewalk. Notable figures such as the musician Henry Mancini, who spent his formative years in this region, represent the quiet excellence often found within these modest borders. The Ambridge High School Athletic Field serves as more than a place for sport; it acts as a central stage for the town’s collective energy during the fall football season. Life here moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, marked by the simple interaction of neighbors and the slow passage of time across the brick facades. Every corner of Ambridge invites a closer look, revealing a quiet depth that rewards those who choose to linger.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.589234, -80.22506. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ambridge includes the ZIP code (15003), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Beaver County (Beaver), and school district assignment (Ambridge Area School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |