Georgetown Pennsylvania Map

About Georgetown, Pennsylvania

Georgetown is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. Georgetown is located at 41.2273°N, 75.8688°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18702.

Georgetown unfolds in a landscape shaped by the rolling hills and the quiet persistence of the Susquehanna River. It lies 1.4 miles south-south-east of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 153°T), and is situated 1.4 miles south-south-east of Wilkes-Barre. The terrain here slopes and dips, a gentle topography that embraces the town and its surrounding greenery. Mature trees, their branches often laden with the soft light of late afternoon, cast shifting shadows across residential streets and the modest commercial thoroughfares. The air carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a palpable presence that speaks of the natural world’s enduring influence. The rhythm of Georgetown is one of quiet competence, a steady hum of daily life that moves with a purposeful, yet unhurried, cadence. The history of Georgetown is deeply entwined with the industrial heart of this region, a legacy etched in the very bones of the land. Coal mining once pulsed through its veins, shaping its economy and the lives of its people, a chapter that has left its indelible mark. While the deep shafts may be silent now, the spirit of resilience and hard work persists, evident in the local businesses that continue to serve the community. The Susquehanna, a constant presence, has always been a lifeline, a source of both sustenance and transport, its waters reflecting the changing skies and the passage of seasons. Georgetown, in its quiet way, is a testament to the enduring strength of a place shaped by both natural forces and human endeavor, a character forged in the crucible of industry and sustained by the steadfast spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Georgetown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Georgetown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.227304, -75.868807. 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 Georgetown and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (15043), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre), and school district assignment (Solanco 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 Georgetown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.