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Easton Pennsylvania Map

Explore Easton, 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 Easton, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Easton, Pennsylvania Map

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

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.

CityEaston
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyNorthampton County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude40.685971
Longitude-75.218548
Population28,127
Density2547.5 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes16255, 18042
Area Code215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County SeatEaston
School DistrictEaston Area School District

About Easton, Pennsylvania

Easton is a locality in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 28,127. The population density is 2547.5 people per km². Easton is located at 40.6860°N, 75.2185°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Easton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 16255, 18042.

Easton occupies a commanding position where the land gathers itself into a confluence of strength and quiet persistence. It lies 9.0 miles east-northeast of Bethlehem, PA (from Bethlehem, PA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 1.6 miles west-southwest of Phillipsburg. The Lehigh River carves a path toward this convergence, its waters moving with a steady, deliberate energy that has defined the local terrain for generations. Beyond the immediate banks, the topography rises into a landscape of varied elevation, with the distant silhouettes of the Pocono Mountains visible against the horizon on clear, crisp days. A short distance away, the quiet basin of Morgan Valley provides a contrast to the more rugged ridges that characterize the wider region. Residents find respite in the immediate greenery of 8th St Park, while those seeking the stillness of deeper waters occasionally travel the five miles required to reach Green Pond.

Easton traces its heritage to the foundational shifts of the eighteenth century, when the confluence of waterways dictated the patterns of early commerce and regional development. The local economy evolved from its agrarian roots into a robust center for manufacturing, drawing upon the industrious spirit that once defined the industrial backbone of the commonwealth. Mills and factories emerged as the primary engines of growth, transforming raw materials into the goods that fueled a developing nation. Today, the economic landscape has transitioned toward a more diverse array of services and small-scale enterprises, though the echoes of its heavy industrial past remain visible in the sturdy brick architecture of the older districts. This transition has fostered a resilience in the local character, where a practical, work-oriented mindset remains a core feature of daily existence.

Easton cultivates a distinct cultural identity that balances a respect for its long-standing traditions with a steady engagement in modern civic life. The center of the community is marked by a historic square that serves as a focal point for public gatherings, farmers' markets, and the seasonal rhythms of the calendar. Notable landmarks, including the site where the Declaration of Independence was read publicly, ground the identity of Easton in the broader narrative of the nation. Among those who have left their mark on the cultural consciousness, the explorer and writer Larry King—known for his prolific career as a journalist and broadcaster—stands out as a figure whose roots are tied to the area. Life here moves with a purposeful cadence, shaped by the changing light on the river and the enduring architecture that defines the streetscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Hugh Moore Historical Park, Delaware & Lehigh Trail (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 174° S
  • Gallery on Fourth (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 046° NE
  • Karl Stirner Arts Trail (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 012° N
  • Crayola Experience (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 054° NE
  • Dr. Traill Green Monument (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 000° N
  • The Journey Home (Arts Centre) — 0.7 mi, 066° NE
  • Delaware Canal State Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 082° E
  • Larry Holmes Statue (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 069° E
  • Weiss Theater (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 040° NE
  • Christopher Columbus Statue (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 059° NE
  • Brick + Mortar Design Studio (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 335° NW
  • AR Workshop (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 334° NW
  • Delaware River Railroad Excursions (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 081° E
  • Transcendence (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 026° NE
  • Fisk Field (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 299° NW
  • Bob Rute Field (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 299° NW
  • Warren Trail (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 051° NE
  • Dam Vista (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 218° SW
  • Lehigh Canal Chain Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 215° SW
  • Alpha Grasslands Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.8 mi, 136° SE
  • Island Park (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 218° SW
  • Delaware River Access State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 157° SE
  • The Artsy Palette (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 075° E
  • Regal Northampton Cinema 14 (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 303° NW
  • Lipkin Theatre (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 260° W
  • Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.5 mi, 343° N · 11k acres
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.7 mi, 340° N · 110k acres

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About This Easton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Easton, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.685971, -75.218548. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Easton includes the ZIP code (16255, 18042), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Northampton County (Easton), and school district assignment (Easton Area School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.