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East Hempfield Pennsylvania Map

Explore East Hempfield, 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 East Hempfield, Pennsylvania

How to Use This East Hempfield, Pennsylvania Map

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

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	East Hempfield
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Lancaster County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.08041
Longitude	-76.375305
Population	24,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	17601
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Lancaster

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About East Hempfield, Pennsylvania

East Hempfield is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 24,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². East Hempfield is located at 40.0804°N, 76.3753°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17601.

East Hempfield occupies a wide, fertile expanse of the Pennsylvania interior where the land holds the quiet gravity of ancient agricultural cycles. It lies 4.7 miles northwest of Lancaster, PA (from Lancaster, PA: bearing 309°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-northeast of West Hempfield. The Swarr Run carves a modest, persistent path through the local topography, acting as a silver vein that sustains the moisture of the soil. Beyond the immediate fields, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon in a haze of soft, slate-colored light. Residents often walk the trails of the Nolt Road Property, a quiet stretch of earth that offers a reprieve from the persistent hum of modern infrastructure. To the south, the memory of the Conejohela Valley lingers in the way the land dips toward the basin, while Grabb Lake remains a still, reflective point four miles removed from the center of activity.

Settlement in East Hempfield grew from the steady, patient labor of those who recognized the richness of the limestone-heavy earth. Early industry relied heavily on the success of the harvest, turning the landscape into a productive grid of grain and tobacco that defined the regional identity for generations. Today, the economy has shifted toward a blend of professional services and light manufacturing, maintaining a pragmatic focus on commerce that mirrors the industrious spirit of the past. The infrastructure reflects this transition, balancing the expansion of business parks with the preservation of the open, working acreage that remains a signature of the local character. This commitment to industry ensures that East Hempfield continues to function as a vital, self-sustaining node of activity within the broader regional economy.

The cultural identity of East Hempfield is defined by a grounded, unassuming temperament that favors quiet competence over grand display. Local events often center on the seasonal rhythm of the community, where neighbors gather at small public spaces to celebrate the harvest or the changing of the light at dusk. While the area avoids the noise of metropolitan fame, it provides a stable, dignified life for those who value the steady pace of the interior plains. Famous individuals such as the legendary musician Bill Haley, who spent formative years in this region, left a mark on the cultural consciousness that persists in the local memory. The streets and lanes of East Hempfield carry this history with grace, serving as a testament to a place that prefers to cultivate its own quiet, enduring significance.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nolt Road Property (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 253° W
Amos Herr Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 310° NW
East Hempfield Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 109° E
Four Seasons Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 242° SW
Bounce Kraze (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 098° E
Phillips Museum of Art (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 128° SE
Schnader Theatre (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 127° SE
Stahr Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 129° SE
Transcending Flesh (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 128° SE
Curio. Gallery & Creative Supply (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 128° SE
Red Raven Art Company (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 128° SE
Mulberry Art Studios (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 130° SE
Artisans Gallery (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 128° SE
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 129° SE
The Lancaster Science Factory (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 120° SE
Demuth Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 127° SE
Pennsylvania Farm Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 080° E
Thaddeus Stevens Memorial (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 122° SE
Wall of Rememberance (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 033° NE
Mount Joy Historical Society (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 287° W
Boyer Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.5 mi, 180° S
Breezyview Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.9 mi, 251° W
Susquehannock State Park (State Park) — 12.3 mi, 185° S
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park (State Park) — 12.8 mi, 260° W

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