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Carlisle Pennsylvania Map

Explore Carlisle, 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 Carlisle, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Carlisle, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.199994
Longitude	-77.204149
Population	20,118
Density	1430.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	17013, 17015
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Carlisle
School District	Carlisle Area School District

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About Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Carlisle is a locality in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 20,118. The population density is 1430.0 people per km². Carlisle is located at 40.2000°N, 77.2041°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Carlisle is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 17013, 17015.

Carlisle anchors itself firmly within the fertile, limestone-rich plains of the Cumberland Valley, where the air holds the crisp clarity of the interior highlands. It lies 16.8 miles west-southwest of Harrisburg, PA (from Harrisburg, PA: bearing 253°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Mechanicsburg. The limestone-fed waters of the Letort Spring Run wind through the landscape, providing a cool, steady pulse to the local environment. To the south, the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon in a steady, protective arc of blue-gray stone. Beyond the immediate fields, the terrain rises toward the dense woodlands of Michaux State Forest, while the quiet waters of Opossum Lake offer a serene refuge for local wildlife. The nearby topography dips into the shadowed basin of Rocky Hollow, grounding the geography in a quiet, enduring permanence.

Carlisle emerged from the frontier as a strategic crossroads, its growth tied inextricably to the movement of people and goods across the Pennsylvania landscape. The local economy transitioned from agrarian roots into a diverse mix of manufacturing, logistics, and education, maintaining a steady industrial rhythm that favors stability over excess. Historic brick facades line the streets, reflecting an era when the town served as a vital node for travelers heading toward the western frontiers. Commerce here is shaped by the practical needs of the region, where the steady hum of activity replaces the frantic pace of larger urban centers. Residents often find that the work of the day leaves enough room for the quiet appreciation of the changing seasons as they turn across the fields.

Carlisle possesses a distinct cultural character defined by the intersection of academic pursuits and the enduring traditions of the Pennsylvania interior. Historic Square acts as the literal and social center of the municipality, where the architecture speaks of generations who have gathered there to mark the passage of time. The presence of Dickinson College brings a persistent intellectual vitality, contrasting with the slower, deliberate pace of the surrounding countryside. Visitors seeking the outdoors often gravitate toward the Maple Hollow Trail to witness the changing foliage that defines the local aesthetic. While many have passed through these streets, the town remains defined by its own residents, including figures like the athlete Jim Thorpe, whose legacy remains tied to the early institutions that once occupied this land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Moreland Athletic Area (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 152° SE
The Trout Gallery (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 077° E
Benjamin Rush (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 069° E
Thornwald Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 157° SE
Butcher Tot Lot (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 103° E
China Burma Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 084° E
The Garden Gallery (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 079° E
Molly Pitcher Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 101° E
Valley Meadows Park/Forbes Path Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 230° SW
LeTort Property Acquisition (Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 138° SE
Cave Hill Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 1.7 mi, 029° NE
Letort Spring Garden Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 148° SE
Cumberland Valley Rail Trail PPL Acquisition/Trail Plan (Private Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 271° W
88th Infantry "blue Devil" Division (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 087° E
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 4.6 mi, 109° E · 110k acres
State Game Land 230 (State Resource Management Area) — 4.7 mi, 005° N
Allenberry Playhouse (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 126° SE
East Rocks Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.5 mi, 326° NW
Kings Gap State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 202° S
South Mountain (Kings Gap Forest Pools Preserve) (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 213° SW
Outdoor Classroom (Theatre) — 10.9 mi, 096° E
Parmer Hall (Arts Centre) — 11.6 mi, 105° E
Poorman Black Box Theater (Arts Centre) — 11.6 mi, 105° E
Parmer Cinema (B 137) (Cinema) — 11.7 mi, 105° E
The Oakes Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 104° E
Dellville Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 022° N
Brickyard (Historic Ruins) — 12.8 mi, 204° SW
Camp Michaux (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.3 mi, 212° SW
Eastern Museum of MotorSports Racing (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 152° SE

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