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Glenshaw Pennsylvania Map

Explore Glenshaw, 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 Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Glenshaw, Pennsylvania Map

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

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.

CityGlenshaw
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyAllegheny County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude40.532846
Longitude-79.967554
Population8,945
Density1105.2 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code15116
Area Code215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County SeatPittsburgh
School DistrictShaler Area School District

About Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Glenshaw is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,945. The population density is 1105.2 people per km². Glenshaw is located at 40.5328°N, 79.9676°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15116.

Glenshaw emerges from the landscape as a series of quiet, verdant slopes defined by the persistent presence of Pine Creek. It lies 4.9 miles southeast of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 146°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-northeast of Pittsburgh. The water of Pine Creek flows with a steady, deliberate pace, carving a path through the terrain that dictates the orientation of local roads and dwellings. Less than a mile from the surveyed riverbed, the land rises into gentle ridges that offer a sheltered perspective on the changing seasons. Only a short distance away, the stillness of Lake Ottilie provides a cool, reflective surface that anchors the immediate horizon. Those who traverse this environment often note how the light catches the leaves in the late afternoon, casting long shadows across the uneven ground of Fawcett Fields.

Glenshaw maintains a history that reflects the industrious spirit of the broader Allegheny Plateau, where early development relied upon the practical utility of the local topography. The economy transitioned from modest agricultural roots into the suburban growth that defines much of the regional character today. Residents often look toward the distant Allegheny Mountains, which silhouette the eastern skyline and remind observers of the deep geological foundation of the region. While the bustling influence of nearby industrial centers once shaped the movement of goods and people, Glenshaw now functions as a resilient residential anchor. The local industries have evolved, yet the pragmatic influence of the past remains visible in the sturdy construction of homes and the careful arrangement of the public square.

Cultural life in Glenshaw is marked by a communal focus on the outdoors and a quiet appreciation for the changing landscape of Cold Valley. The proximity to Fawcett Fields allows for a steady rhythm of seasonal gatherings, where the air often carries the crisp, clean scent of damp earth and turning foliage. Visitors interested in the wider region sometimes venture toward the Duquesne Incline to view the layered complexity of the surrounding valleys from a higher vantage point. While the area is modest in its public displays, it has fostered individuals who have gone on to leave their mark on the national stage, such as the accomplished actor Joe Manganiello, who grew up within this specific landscape. Every day in Glenshaw moves with a deliberate, grounded pace, sustained by the natural features that have held this place together for generations.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Fawcett Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 222° SW
  • Kiwanis Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 179° S
  • Fall Run Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 094° E
  • Cynthia's School of Dance & Music (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 242° SW
  • Girty's Woods (Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 189° S
  • Lookout Point (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 149° SE
  • L&M Music (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 293° NW
  • Guyasuta (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 145° SE
  • Thompson Drive Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.4 mi, 263° W
  • Cantellops Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 315° NW
  • War Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 025° NE
  • Safari Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 144° SE
  • Row House Cinema (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 175° S
  • Negley Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 143° SE
  • Depreciation Lands Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 013° N
  • North Park Meadow Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 341° N
  • Mellon Memorial Gateway (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 099° E
  • The Clemente Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 180° S
  • Boom Concepts (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 164° S
  • Pittsburgh Glass Center (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 159° S
  • Kelly Strayhorn Theater (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 156° SE
  • Mattress Factory (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 204° SW
  • Point State Park (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 199° S
  • Allegheny Islands State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 088° E
  • Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.4 mi, 285° W · 6,562 acres

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About This Glenshaw Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.532846, -79.967554. 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 Glenshaw includes the ZIP code (15116), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), and school district assignment (Shaler 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.