Cross Roads Pennsylvania Map

About Cross Roads, Pennsylvania

Cross Roads is a locality in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 506. The population density is 109.0 people per km². Cross Roads is located at 39.8195°N, 76.5766°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17322.

Cross Roads lies in a landscape that breathes the quiet satisfaction of well-tended fields. It lies 12.7 miles south-east of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 141°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-south-east of Red Lion. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to broader expanses where corn stalks stand sentinel in the summer sun, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds, and the air carries the earthy scent of turned soil mingled with the faint sweetness of distant blossoms. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a golden quality, bathing the gentle slopes and the occasional cluster of homes in a warm, almost tender glow. The history of Cross Roads is written in the enduring presence of its agricultural roots, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its fertile ground, and the rhythm of planting and harvest still dictates the pulse of daily life. While farming remains a cornerstone, small businesses and the quiet industry of skilled trades have woven themselves into the fabric of Cross Roads, offering a steady, dependable presence. The community holds a quiet pride in its self-sufficiency, a character forged through shared effort and a deep connection to the land that sustains it.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cross Roads, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Roads and York County.

Detailed location data for Cross Roads includes the ZIP code (17322), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (South Eastern 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 Roads is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.