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Dickson City Pennsylvania Map

Explore Dickson City, 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 Dickson City, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Dickson City, Pennsylvania Map

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

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	Dickson City
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Lackawanna County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.468349
Longitude	-75.635816
Population	6,038
Density	486.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	18447, 18508
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Scranton
School District	Mid Valley School District

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About Dickson City, Pennsylvania

Dickson City is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,038. The population density is 486.2 people per km². Dickson City is located at 41.4683°N, 75.6358°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Dickson City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 18447, 18508.

Dickson City occupies a quiet stretch of land where the steady flow of Hull Creek provides a constant, rhythmic presence against the backdrop of the inland terrain. It lies 3.8 miles north-northeast of Dunmore, PA (from Dunmore, PA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-northeast of Scranton. The local geography is defined by the gentle shifts of the earth that lead toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Pocono Mountains on the horizon. Residents find a familiar sanctuary in Miles Park, a green expanse that anchors the daily movement of the neighborhood. A few miles away, the geological curiosity of the Archbald Pothole serves as a reminder of the ancient forces that once shaped this firm, reliable soil. The landscape here does not reach for the dramatic, but instead offers a persistent, grounded beauty under the changing light of the seasons.

Dickson City emerged from the deep, anthracite-rich strata of the region, carrying the weight and ambition of an industrial past into the modern era. The local economy transitioned from the strenuous work of the coal mines to a vibrant hub of retail and commerce that sustains the rhythm of contemporary life. This shift reflects the resilience of the people, who have redirected their collective energy from the extraction of resources to the management of regional trade. The shadow of the industrial age still colors the memory of the streets, yet the focus has turned toward maintaining a functional, productive atmosphere for every traveler and resident. Through these changing decades, Dickson City has maintained a steady pace, balancing the echoes of its labor-intensive heritage with the demands of a modern marketplace.

Cultural life in Dickson City unfolds with a modest, unpretentious sincerity that permeates local gatherings and public spaces. Visitors often pause near the rushing water of Nay Aug Falls, finding a brief moment of clarity in the spray that rises from the rocky basin. While the town does not claim a vast roster of globally recognized figures, it remains a place where the character of the individual is shaped by the honest work of the community. Life here is punctuated by seasonal events that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of belonging that thrives without fanfare. The atmosphere remains consistently authentic, defined more by the quiet integrity of its people than by any fleeting claim to fame.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 148° SE
Jermyn Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 101° E
Dickson City Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 130° SE
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 112° E
Summit Pointe Park (Park) — 1.3 mi, 244° SW
Swansee Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 057° NE
Pinchot State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 263° W
East Parker Street (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 189° S
Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 263° W
Bagley Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 269° W
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 156° SE
Nittany Lion Shrine (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 158° S
Houdini Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 210° SW
Pat Montana Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 175° S
AT&T Long Lines RANSOM Facility Historical Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 256° W
Holocaust Memorial (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 195° S
Archbald Pothole State Park (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 047° NE
Smurfit Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 195° S
Civil War Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 198° S
Laura Craig Gallery (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 200° S
Iron Horse Movie Bistro (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 202° S
State Game Land 307 (State Resource Management Area) — 4.5 mi, 032° NE
Inspection Pit (Historic Ruins) — 4.6 mi, 203° SW
Everhart Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 185° S
Rabbit Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 4.8 mi, 321° NW
Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain (Nature Reserve) — 5.3 mi, 113° SE
Lackawanna State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 328° NW
The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 190° S
Battle of Wyoming (Registered Battlefield) — 15.6 mi, 224° SW
Gouldsboro Train Station (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 148° SE

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