Kirkwood Pennsylvania Map

About Kirkwood, Pennsylvania

Kirkwood is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 307. The population density is 87.4 people per km². Kirkwood is located at 39.8562°N, 76.0769°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17536.

Kirkwood rests in a landscape of rolling hills, a patchwork quilt of cultivated fields and mature woodlands that suggest a quiet, enduring prosperity. It lies 11.9 miles north-north-west of Calvert, MD (from Calvert, MD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 1.4 miles north-west of Union. The terrain here is characterized by a gentle swell, the land rising and falling like a slow breath, a subtle topography that guides the eye across verdant pastures and past the sturdy silhouettes of aging barns. In the late afternoon, the sun often slants through the leaves of oak and maple trees, casting long, warm shadows that stretch across the roads and fields, imbuing the air with a golden, almost palpable, stillness. The very earth feels solid beneath the feet, a testament to seasons of diligent farming and a deep connection to the agricultural heart of Lancaster County. The history of Kirkwood is intertwined with the early agricultural settlers who sought fertile ground in this corner of Pennsylvania, their descendants continuing to till the same rich soil. The local economy has long been rooted in farming, with dairy and crop production forming the backbone of its sustenance, a tradition that lends a grounded, practical character to the residents. While the rhythms of rural life persist, a quiet sense of community thrives, a place where neighbors know each other by name and the passing of generations leaves a subtle imprint on the landscape. Kirkwood itself, though small, holds a distinctive charm, its quiet streets and well-maintained homes reflecting a heritage of hard work and a deep appreciation for the land that sustains it.

About This Kirkwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kirkwood, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Kirkwood and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Kirkwood includes the ZIP code (17536), 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 (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 Kirkwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.