Dalton Pennsylvania Map

About Dalton, Pennsylvania

Dalton is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,415. The population density is 176.6 people per km². Dalton is located at 41.5342°N, 75.7360°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18414.

Dalton rests in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, a place where the earth exhales a cool, damp breath most mornings, even in the height of summer. It lies 9.5 miles north-north-west of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-west of Dunmore. The landscape here is a gentle, verdant sprawl, a patchwork of fields that hold the promise of harvest and woodlands that whisper secrets in the breeze. Narrow roads wind like forgotten ribbons through the terrain, connecting farmsteads and homes, each with its own patch of sky to gaze upon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a peculiar softness, illuminating the emerald hues of the meadows and casting long, melancholic shadows as evening approaches. The air itself carries the scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The history of Dalton is etched into the very bones of the land, a narrative shaped by the hardy souls who first cleared these woods and tilled these fields. Once a hub for agriculture, particularly dairy farming, the rhythm of life here has shifted, but the echoes of that past remain in the weathered barns and stone foundations scattered across the countryside. While large-scale industry isn't the present-day driver, small businesses and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency still fuel the local economy, a quiet determination that feels as old as the hills themselves. The sense of community in Dalton is palpable, a quiet camaraderie born from shared seasons and a deep appreciation for the enduring beauty of their corner of the world, where the Susquehanna River's influence can be felt in the humidity that clings to the air.

About This Dalton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dalton, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.534244, -75.736025. 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 Dalton and Lackawanna County.

Detailed location data for Dalton includes the ZIP code (18414), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lackawanna County (Scranton), and school district assignment (Lackawanna Trail 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 Dalton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.