Harrisburg Pennsylvania Map

About Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg is a locality in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States. Harrisburg is located at 40.0557°N, 75.0252°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17101.

Harrisburg, a place where the Susquehanna River dictates the horizon, unfolds with a quiet dignity. It lies 4.8 miles north-north-east of Morris, NJ (from Morris, NJ: bearing 12°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west of Burlington. The landscape here is a gentle rolling terrain, softened by the persistent flow of water and the broad, open skies that often cradle a painter’s palette of clouds. Maple and oak trees, their leaves catching the afternoon light in a hundred shades of green and gold, line the streets and parks, offering a dappled shade that cools the humid summer air. The character of Harrisburg is one of steady resilience, a town that has weathered its share of storms, both literal and figurative, yet maintains a grounded, unpretentious air. There’s a palpable sense of history in the worn brickwork and the stately, if sometimes faded, architecture that speaks of generations who have called this riverfront home. The economic pulse of Harrisburg has long been tied to the river and the surrounding fertile lands, a legacy of agriculture and transportation that shaped its early days. It’s a place that remembers its industrial past, the echoes of foundries and factories still present in the very bones of the city, though the focus has shifted towards governance and services, with the state capitol building standing as a prominent landmark. The river itself remains a vital artery, not just for its historical significance as a trade route, but for the recreational opportunities it affords—kayakers gliding on its surface, anglers casting lines into its currents, and families picnicking along its banks. Harrisburg retains a certain old-world charm, a feeling that the past is not entirely gone but lives on in the stories told by its residents and the enduring beauty of its natural setting.

About This Harrisburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.055667, -75.025171. 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 Harrisburg and Philadelphia County.

Detailed location data for Harrisburg includes the ZIP code (19136), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Philadelphia County (Philadelphia), and school district assignment (Harrisburg City 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 Harrisburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.