Gap Pennsylvania Map

About Gap, Pennsylvania

Gap is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,128. The population density is 288.3 people per km². Gap is located at 39.9873°N, 76.0205°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17527.

Gap, Pennsylvania, unfolds across a gentle swell of land, where the rich, dark soil of Lancaster County yields its bounty. It lies 15.5 miles east-south-east of Lancaster, PA (from Lancaster, PA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south of East Earl. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald fields and the deeper greens of distant woodlands, define its character. Stone farmhouses, weathered by generations of sun and wind, stand stoically against the sky, their chimneys sometimes exhaling thin wisps of woodsmoke, especially in the crisp autumn air. The very air here seems to carry the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a subtle perfume that speaks of a deep connection to the land. The light, particularly as the day wanes, casts a golden hue across the landscape, softening the edges of barns and illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet lanes. The history of Gap is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit that has long defined this region, a spirit that persists even as the economy diversifies. While farming remains a cornerstone, supporting the vibrant local markets and the iconic Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine, manufacturing has also found a foothold, particularly in the creation of furniture that graces homes far beyond these hills. The railroad, once a vital artery, has left its mark, and remnants of its passage can still be discerned, hinting at a time of bustling trade and broader horizons. The character of Gap is one of quiet resilience and enduring community, where neighbours know one another and the pace of life allows for the savouring of simple moments, like the shared silence on a porch swing as twilight descends.

About This Gap Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gap, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.987325, -76.020507. 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 Gap and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Gap includes the ZIP code (17527), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lancaster County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Pequea Valley 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 Gap is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.