Cross Keys Pennsylvania Map

About Cross Keys, Pennsylvania

Cross Keys is a locality in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. Cross Keys is located at 39.8709°N, 77.0275°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16635.

Cross Keys unfolds as a quiet convergence of rolling farmland and wooded hills, a landscape painted in the muted greens and browns of the mid-Atlantic. It lies 17.1 miles west-south-west of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 248°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-north-west of Hanover. The land here is not dramatically sculpted, but rather gently molded, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that offer a cool, dappled shade in the summer months. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the clean scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the agricultural heart that beats at Cross Keys. Roads, often lined with ancient stone walls that seem to hum with the memory of generations, wind their way between homesteads and through the hushed woods, inviting a slower pace of exploration. This region, historically shaped by the diligence of early settlers, thrives on a grounded economy rooted in agriculture and small-scale enterprises. The legacy of farming is evident in the well-maintained barns and silos that dot the countryside, a testament to the enduring connection to the land. While not a hub of major industry, Cross Keys benefits from its proximity to larger centers, allowing its residents to maintain a life that balances rural tranquility with access to broader opportunities. The local character is one of quiet resilience and neighborly connection, a place where traditions are passed down not through grand pronouncements, but through the everyday rhythms of planting, harvesting, and community gatherings, a subtle beauty that persists in the unassuming grace of Cross Keys.

About This Cross Keys Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cross Keys, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.870931, -77.02748. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cross Keys and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Cross Keys includes the ZIP code (18902), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Adams County (Gettysburg), and school district assignment (Hollidaysburg Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cross Keys is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.