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Hilltown Pennsylvania Map

Explore Hilltown, 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 Hilltown, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Hilltown, Pennsylvania Map

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

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.

City	Hilltown
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Lehigh County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.770366
Longitude	-75.178227
Population	15,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	18104, 17307, 18417, 18927
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Allentown

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About Hilltown, Pennsylvania

Hilltown is a locality in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 15,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Hilltown is located at 41.7704°N, 75.1782°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 18104, 17307, 18417.

Hilltown displays a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland soil, where the earth holds a steady, unassuming presence under the shifting Pennsylvania sky. It lies 2.1 miles west of Allentown, PA (from Allentown, PA: bearing 260°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west of Bethlehem.

The terrain surrounding Hilltown is characterized by a deliberate, terrestrial stillness, far removed from the volatility of the coast. Little Cedar Creek winds through the local topography, carving a modest path that sustains the nearby acreage. Less than a mile away, the waters of Lake Muhlenberg offer a reflective surface that captures the amber hues of late afternoon light. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains provides a permanent, hazy boundary against the horizon. When the sun dips low, the shadows stretch across the fields, lending the land a deep, earthen gravity that feels both ancient and settled.

Hilltown evolved from a tradition of labor and modest enterprise, rooted in the industrious spirit that once defined much of the regional economy. Early inhabitants recognized the utility of the land, eventually organizing a network of small-scale industries that supported the growth of the surrounding countryside. While the modern economy has shifted away from its original manufacturing foundations, the legacy of that work remains embedded in the physical layout of the streets and the sturdy architecture of the older buildings. Residents continue to navigate the day with a grounded sense of purpose, reflecting a history shaped by steady, manual dedication. The local economy now balances these lingering remnants of the past with a quiet, contemporary resilience that favors function over flourish.

The cultural character of Hilltown manifests in the simple, rhythmic habits of its people and the maintenance of shared spaces like the Allentown Municipal Golf Course, which serves as a central point for local recreation. The Cove, located a few miles away, provides a natural basin that influences the local climate and adds a distinct depth to the horizon line. Public life often centers on the practical upkeep of community landmarks, ensuring that the town maintains its structural integrity through the changing seasons. While Hilltown has not served as the primary residence for widely recognized historical figures, its identity is built upon the collective contributions of those who have sustained its daily functions for generations. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, colored by the subtle textures of the regional landscape and the enduring quiet of the Pennsylvania interior.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State Game Land 159 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 257° W
Butternut Island (Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 086° E
Delaware River Waterway Access (State Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 042° NE
Long Eddy River Edges (Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 009° N
Hancock Fp Detached Parcel (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 011° N
Pinchot State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 5.7 mi, 022° N
Spruce Swamp Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 022° N
Delaware River Access (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 022° N
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.9 mi, 139° SE · 31 acres
Prompton State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 220° SW
Dvaa (Gallery) — 12.7 mi, 152° SE
Tusten Theatre (Theatre) — 12.8 mi, 151° SE
Capitol Theatre (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 338° N
The Camptons (Gallery) — 13.7 mi, 338° N
Trout Brook Studios (Gallery) — 13.7 mi, 338° N
Hancock-Chehocton Historical Society (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 337° NW
Grassy Track Continues (Attraction) — 15.2 mi, 158° S
Rattlesnake, 2018-7-1 (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 159° S
Lake Superior State Park (State Park) — 15.8 mi, 113° SE
Old stone bridge (Historic Ruins) — 15.9 mi, 219° SW
1969 Woodstock Monument (Monument) — 16.0 mi, 107° E
Dorflinger Glass Museum (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 182° S
RIVER ACCESS sign (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 151° SE
Beamoc Trout (Public Artwork) — 17.6 mi, 051° NE
Woodloch Pines Resort (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 165° S
Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 19.3 mi, 296° NW
Unknown Structure (Historic Ruins) — 21.0 mi, 224° SW
Bridge (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 153° SE
Liberty Museum and Arts Center (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 085° E
Big Indian Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 28.2 mi, 058° NE

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