Explore Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg.
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 | Chambersburg |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.937591 |
| Longitude | -77.661102 |
| Population | 21,903 |
| Density | 1221.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 17201, 17202 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Chambersburg |
| School District | Chambersburg Area School District |
Chambersburg anchors the fertile floor of the Cumberland Valley, where the limestone soil supports a long tradition of agriculture and quiet industry. It lies 12.8 miles north-northeast of Antrim Township, PA (from Antrim Township, PA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east of Saint Thomas. The Falling Spring Branch cuts through the center of Chambersburg, its cold, clear waters moving steadily past limestone outcroppings and through the shade of sycamore trees. Beyond the immediate town, the land rises into the distance toward the Blue Ridge Mountains, which define the horizon in soft shades of slate and violet. Travelers seeking a rugged path might head toward the Fry Trail, while those preferring a quiet afternoon often find their way to the woods of Mont Alto State Forest. The English Valley sits just a few miles to the west, adding depth to the surrounding basin of farmland and woodlots.
Chambersburg claims a history marked by the resilience of those who rebuilt after the fires of the Civil War, a grit that still defines its economic spirit. The local economy relies on a mixture of manufacturing, distribution, and the steady productivity of the surrounding fields. Businesses here often occupy long-standing brick structures that speak to the town’s endurance and industrial heritage. While small shops and local enterprises form the backbone of the economy, the region also benefits from its proximity to major inland logistics corridors. Farmers continue to harvest the surrounding acreage, maintaining a pace of life that respects the seasonal changes of the Pennsylvania interior.
Chambersburg possesses a distinct character centered around the historic intersection of Lincoln Way + Main St, where the rhythm of daily life slows to a human scale. This crossroads serves as a natural gathering point, hosting community events that bring residents together under the shade of mature trees. The town has been shaped by people of resolve, including figures like John Brown, who briefly resided here while planning actions that would alter the course of the nation. Locals often speak of the quiet beauty found near the waters of the Falling Spring Branch during the early light of morning. Visitors might wander the local streets to appreciate the architecture, or head sixteen miles out to spend time by the quiet waters of Big Pond.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 39.937591, -77.661102. 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 Chambersburg includes the ZIP code (17201, 17202), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Franklin County (Chambersburg), and school district assignment (Chambersburg 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. |