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Canonsburg Pennsylvania Map

Explore Canonsburg, 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 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.26257
Longitude	-80.18728
Population	9,744
Density	1628.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	15317
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Washington
School District	Canon-McMillan School District

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About Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Canonsburg is a locality in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,744. The population density is 1628.6 people per km². Canonsburg is located at 40.2626°N, 80.1873°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Canonsburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 15317.

Canonsburg occupies a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of Chartiers Creek, which winds its way through the local topography. It lies 6.7 miles south of South Fayette, PA (from South Fayette, PA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 9.7 miles southwest of Mount Lebanon. The terrain surrounding Canonsburg consists of deep, earthen folds where the light of late afternoon catches the slopes of Arnold Hollow to create long, cooling shadows. Beyond the immediate banks of the creek, the land rises into the characteristic plateaus of the region, while the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Allegheny Mountains occasionally emerge against the western horizon. Residents often find respite in Canonsburg Borough Park, a sprawling expanse of green that serves as the quiet anchor of the local geography. Just two miles to the west, the waters of Morganza Reservoir remain still, reflecting the changing colors of the sky as the seasons shift across the inland plains.

Canonsburg carries the weight of a long industrial legacy, having once served as a vital node in the coal and manufacturing networks that defined the wider region. The economy evolved from these extraction roots into a diverse mixture of light manufacturing, professional services, and retail that keeps the local pulse steady. Streets lined with solid, brick-built architecture reflect a time when the prosperity of the mills dictated the rhythm of daily life and building styles. This history remains evident in the way the local economy has adapted, maintaining a resilient character that prioritizes stability over rapid, ephemeral growth. Work here is marked by a pragmatic approach to commerce, mirroring the sturdy, unpretentious nature of the buildings that house the local shops and businesses.

Canonsburg maintains a distinct cultural identity shaped by the generations who settled here to labor in the mines and factories. The town celebrates this heritage through community gatherings and festive local events that bring neighbors together in the public squares. Perry Como, the globally renowned singer, is perhaps the most famous figure to have emerged from these streets, often celebrated for his enduring connection to his home. The local culture is quiet but deliberate, favoring enduring traditions that persist long after the initial influence has faded. Visitors often notice the way the light hits the courthouse architecture at dusk, illuminating a sense of permanence that defines the daily experience of life in Canonsburg.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Canonsburg Borough Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 271° W
Perry Como Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 153° SE
Falconi Field (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 021° N
Canonsburg Town Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 186° S
Canonsburg Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 051° NE
Canonsburg Lake Rail Road (State Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 070° E
Canonsburg Lake Parcel 3 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.9 mi, 077° E
Montour Trail (Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 028° NE
Peters Township School Ballfield (Recreation Easement) — 3.6 mi, 085° E
Peters Township Reservoir (Private Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 102° E
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 221° SW
Flight 427 Memorial (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 067° NE
Spring House Remains (Historic Ruins) — 6.0 mi, 048° NE
World West Galleries (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 206° SW
Residence of General John Neville (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 030° NE
AMC CLASSIC Mount Lebanon 6 (Cinema) — 9.7 mi, 047° NE
TIme Capsule (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 032° NE
South Park Game Preserve (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 10.1 mi, 072° E
Fine Arts Theater (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 043° NE
Denis Theatre (Cinema) — 11.1 mi, 043° NE
Dot and Line Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 11.3 mi, 040° NE
South Hills Art Center (Gallery) — 12.7 mi, 045° NE
Shade Sisters Dance (Arts Centre) — 12.7 mi, 060° NE
Thornburg Theater (Theatre) — 12.9 mi, 025° NE
Hillman State Park (State Park) — 14.7 mi, 322° NW
Former Nike Missile Launch Site Pl-71 (Historic Ruins) — 15.3 mi, 004° N
Moonshot Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 034° NE
Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 036° NE
Raccoon Creek State Park (State Park) — 18.6 mi, 331° NW
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.2 mi, 270° W · 6,562 acres

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