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Charlestown Pennsylvania Map

Explore Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Charlestown, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	39.860091
Longitude	-77.934444
Population	5,800
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	19460, 16242, 17236, 19425
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	West Chester

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About Charlestown, Pennsylvania

Charlestown is a locality in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Charlestown is located at 39.8601°N, 77.9344°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 19460, 16242, 17236.

Charlestown defines the landscape through the persistent, quiet flow of Pickering Creek as it carves a path through the local terrain. It lies 3.0 miles southwest of Phoenixville, PA (from Phoenixville, PA: bearing 223°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-northwest of Tredyffrin. The land here consists of gentle, verdant slopes that catch the amber light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the fields. Beyond the immediate meadows, the horizon holds the faint, hazy suggestion of the distant Appalachian Mountains, providing a structural boundary to the vista. Residents often find respite in the Pickering Preserve - Charlestown, where the dense canopy of trees offers a refuge from the hum of modern life. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters often venture two miles toward the Pickering Creek Reservoir, a calm expanse that mirrors the changing sky.

Charlestown grew from a foundational reliance on the earth, where early settlers recognized the value of the fertile soil and the proximity to the water. The regional economy evolved from agrarian roots into a blend of quiet enterprise, favoring small-scale commerce that respects the historical character of the surroundings. While the industrial fervor of the past has largely receded, the legacy of the workforce remains in the preservation of the landscape and the careful management of local resources. Much of the daily rhythm is dictated by the proximity to the Cedar Hollow valley, which continues to influence the drainage and movement of the local terrain. This balance between economic pragmatism and land stewardship ensures that Charlestown retains its distinct, unhurried identity.

Cultural life in Charlestown centers on a shared appreciation for the quietude of the countryside and the preservation of the open space found in the Pickering Preserve - Charlestown. Community gatherings frequently occur in the shadow of the older, stone-built structures that serve as enduring landmarks of the region's heritage. The pace of life here values the changing of the seasons, as the colors of the leaves shift from deep greens to the muted, earthen tones of autumn. While Charlestown remains a place of understated character, it hosts local events that celebrate the harvest and the historical significance of the valley. Every resident contributes to the maintenance of this atmosphere, ensuring that the integrity of the environment remains a focal point for all who choose to dwell here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 302° NW
State Game Land 124 (State Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 235° SW
Buchanan State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 321° NW
Mercersburg Lions Club Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 151° SE
Park Acquisition 1 (Local Recreation) — 4.8 mi, 157° SE
Montgomery Township Park (Local Park) — 4.8 mi, 157° SE
Big Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.2 mi, 359° N
Cowans Gap State Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 001° N
Indian Springs Wma (State Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 180° S
Capitol Theatre (Theatre) — 15.3 mi, 070° E
Founding Father's Memorial Statue (Public Artwork) — 15.4 mi, 069° E
Voila! Children's Art & Creativity Center (Arts Centre) — 15.4 mi, 070° E
Sleepy Creek Post Office (Historic Ruins) — 15.5 mi, 211° SW
Hancock Museum (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 230° SW
Oregon Camp (Historic Ruins) — 17.4 mi, 319° NW
Junior Officer's Quarters (Attraction) — 17.6 mi, 192° S
Captain's Quarters (Attraction) — 17.6 mi, 192° S
March 17 1936 High Water Mark (Monument) — 18.0 mi, 192° S
Tonoloway Fort (Monument) — 18.1 mi, 232° SW
Jonathan Hager House and Museum (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 144° SE
Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.9 mi, 209° SW
Victor Cushwa (Monument) — 20.8 mi, 242° SW
Sunset Movie Theater (Cinema) — 21.0 mi, 160° S
Heath Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 22.1 mi, 224° SW
The New Earth Granary (Theatre) — 22.3 mi, 224° SW
Museum of Berkeley Springs (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 224° SW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 22.9 mi, 094° E · 110k acres
Huber Art Center (Arts Centre) — 25.8 mi, 058° NE
Trough Creek Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 30.4 mi, 332° NW
Martin Hill Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 30.9 mi, 265° W

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