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Archbald Pennsylvania Map

Explore Archbald, 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 Archbald, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Archbald, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	41.506438
Longitude	-75.550459
Population	7,297
Density	164.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	18403
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Scranton
School District	Valley View School District

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About Archbald, Pennsylvania

Archbald is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,297. The population density is 164.9 people per km². Archbald is located at 41.5064°N, 75.5505°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Archbald is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 18403.

Archbald occupies a rugged stretch of the Lackawanna Valley where the earth bears the deep, quiet marks of its geological ancestry. It lies 7.2 miles northeast of Dunmore, PA (from Dunmore, PA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 8.8 miles northeast of Scranton. White Oak Run traces a winding path through the landscape, its waters reflecting the gray, shifting clouds that gather over the basin. The terrain rises toward the distant Pocono Mountains, which stand as a silent, jagged silhouette upon the horizon. Residents often gather at Pike Street Park to observe the changing seasons as light fades behind the ridges. A short distance away, the Archbald Pothole serves as a profound reminder of the glacial forces that once shaped this firm, unforgiving ground. The proximity of Laurel Run Reservoir provides a tranquil stillness to the surrounding woods, offering a place of respite for those who walk the quiet trails.

Anthracite coal mining once defined the pulse of Archbald, drawing generations of laborers to the deep veins that run beneath the soil. The economy has since shifted away from the heavy industry of the past, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a landscape marked by the remnants of former collieries. Families here maintain a steady, industrious pace, balancing the demands of modern employment with the traditions of a place built by the hard work of its founders. Small businesses and local enterprises now populate the streets, replacing the smoke and clamor of the early extraction era with a more tempered, daily operation. The character of the people remains rooted in this history, favoring a grounded perspective that values personal integrity over fleeting trends.

Cultural life in Archbald finds its expression in the modest, brick-lined streets and the shared gatherings of its tight-knit populace. Notable landmarks like the Archbald Pothole attract visitors who come to witness the sheer power of nature preserved in stone. While the region is known for its quietude, the occasional local event brings a surge of energy to the neighborhood, celebrating the identity of the people who call this place their own. Those who grew up in the valley often speak of the specific quality of the air, which carries a crisp, metallic sharpness in the winter months. Even in the absence of grand monuments, the sense of place is palpable, especially when the light shifts at dusk to illuminate the surrounding timber. The town remains a testament to the endurance of those who chose to make a life in the shadows of the hills.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Archbald Pothole State Park (State Park) — 0.6 mi, 298° NW
Ed Staback Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 298° NW
Rock Street Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 086° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 143° SE
Culm Dump (Historic Ruins) — 1.2 mi, 359° N
World War One Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 007° N
Archbald Borough Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 244° SW
Aylesworth Creek Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 045° NE
WW1, WW1, Korean War (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 001° N
Borough Establishment (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 001° N
State Game Land 307 (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 333° NW
State Game Land 300 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.0 mi, 126° SE
Moosic Mtn Barrens - Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 162° S
Scenic Overlook (Carbondale) (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 042° NE
Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain (Nature Reserve) — 4.7 mi, 174° S
Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 234° SW
Nittany Lion Shrine (Public Artwork) — 5.9 mi, 218° SW
Rabbit Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 7.5 mi, 278° W
Houdini Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 229° SW
AT&T Long Lines RANSOM Facility Historical Site (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 246° SW
Lackawanna State Park (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 292° W
Smurfit Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.7 mi, 219° SW
Everhart Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 214° SW
Civil War Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 221° SW
Laura Craig Gallery (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 222° SW
Iron Horse Movie Bistro (Cinema) — 9.1 mi, 222° SW
The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (Theatre) — 12.4 mi, 208° SW
Weather Station (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 125° SE
Floating Weather Station (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 123° SE

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