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Carbondale Pennsylvania Map

Explore Carbondale, 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 Carbondale, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Carbondale, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	41.573694
Longitude	-75.501851
Population	8,828
Density	1051.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	18407
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Scranton
School District	Carbondale Area School District

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About Carbondale, Pennsylvania

Carbondale is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,828. The population density is 1051.0 people per km². Carbondale is located at 41.5737°N, 75.5019°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Carbondale is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 18407.

Carbondale emerges from the rugged topography of the upper Lackawanna River valley, a place defined by the steady, persistent flow of water through deep woodland corridors. It lies 12.6 miles north-northeast of Dunmore, PA (from Dunmore, PA: bearing 32°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-northeast of Archbald. The Lackawanna River serves as a vital artery for the landscape, cutting a path through the earth that has long shaped the settlement’s physical boundaries. Just a short distance away, Brownell Reservoir offers a quiet expanse of water that mirrors the shifting gray light of a northeastern afternoon. To the southeast, the distant silhouettes of the Pocono Mountains frame the horizon, providing a constant, elevated presence against the sky. Residents often spend their leisure hours at the Carbondale YMCA Community Park, a space that grounds the local experience in open air and communal activity.

Carbondale grew from the discovery of anthracite coal, a dense black fuel that once dictated the rhythm of every household and the direction of local industry. This legacy of extraction left behind a unique, deep-rooted character, visible in the weathered brick of older buildings and the sturdy architecture that defines the central streets. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely faded, the economy now transitions toward modern small-scale ventures and regional services that sustain the population. The proximity of the Archbald Pothole serves as a stark reminder of the massive geological forces that shaped this region long before human settlement began. Hard work remains the standard measure of value here, reflecting a history of labor that persists in the quiet resilience of the modern workforce.

Carbondale maintains a cultural identity forged by the diverse waves of immigrants who arrived to work the mines, leaving behind a persistent legacy of community festivals and ethnic traditions. A genuine sense of place manifests during local events, where the sound of voices carries clearly through the crisp air, echoing the town's enduring social spirit. Notable individuals such as the athlete Christy Mathewson, who spent his formative years in the region, embody the ambition and grit often associated with this part of the state. Visitors can observe the town’s character in the way people gather in the public squares, a practice that anchors the daily routine to a specific, tangible geography. The atmosphere is one of calm observation, where the changing seasons dictate the mood of the streets and the pace of life remains deliberate and grounded.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (Private Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 011° N
Russell Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 180° S
Pinchot State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 089° E
Merli-Sarnoski County Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 321° NW
Scenic Overlook (Carbondale) (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 166° S
Rail Trail of Northeastern Pa. (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 034° NE
Sposito Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 327° NW
Unknown Structure (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 126° SE
State Game Land 300 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.9 mi, 162° S
Mayfield Borough Playground (Local Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 218° SW
Birthplace of First Aid (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 219° SW
Borough Establishment (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 218° SW
WW1, WW1, Korean War (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 219° SW
Culm Dump (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 217° SW
Archbald Pothole State Park (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 215° SW
Moosic Mtn Barrens - Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve (Conservation Area) — 7.7 mi, 192° S
Varden Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 143° SE
Prompton State Park (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 070° E
Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain (Nature Reserve) — 9.6 mi, 192° S
Rabbit Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 10.5 mi, 250° W
Nittany Lion Shrine (Public Artwork) — 11.1 mi, 214° SW
Houdini Museum (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 221° SW
Smurfit Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 13.9 mi, 215° SW
Civil War Museum (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 216° SW
Everhart Museum (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 212° SW
Laura Craig Gallery (Gallery) — 14.1 mi, 217° SW
Iron Horse Movie Bistro (Cinema) — 14.3 mi, 217° SW
Dorflinger Glass Museum (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 100° E
Floating Weather Station (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 141° SE
Weather Station (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 142° SE

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