Explore Lansdale, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lansdale, 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 Lansdale.
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 | Lansdale |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.241495 |
| Longitude | -75.283786 |
| Population | 18,773 |
| Density | 2421.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 19446 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Norristown |
| School District | North Penn School District |
Lansdale occupies a quiet expanse of land characterized by its inland position, far removed from the saline influence of any coastline. It lies 1.4 miles north of Upper Gwynedd, PA (from Upper Gwynedd, PA: bearing 11°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-northeast of Norristown. The regional landscape is defined by its gentle, inland topography where the earth remains steady and firm under a seasonal sky. Nearby, Towamencin Creek traces a modest path through the local terrain, offering a subtle movement of water that shapes the immediate surroundings. Residents often gather at Railroad Plaza to observe the passage of time marked by the rhythmic movement of transit. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant silhouette on the horizon, the immediate earth is marked by fertile soil and an enduring sense of stability. The quality of light during the late afternoon in Lansdale often casts long, amber shadows across the pavement, grounding the observer in the present moment.
Lansdale grew from its origins as a transit hub, evolving from a simple crossroads into a center of regional commerce. The local economy has shifted through the decades, moving from early agricultural roots toward a diverse mix of professional services and light industrial enterprises. This transition reflects the industrious spirit of the region, where the labor of the past informs the technical precision of the modern workplace. The historical architecture in the older districts suggests a time when local craftsmanship defined the aesthetic of the streets. As the industry within Lansdale adapted to changing demands, the core of the area maintained its focus on steady, reliable development. Prosperity here is measured not in grand gestures, but in the quiet consistency of its businesses and the resilience of its local workforce.
Lansdale fosters a culture that values the steady pace of daily life, where neighbors recognize one another amidst the routines of the week. Notable figures such as the renowned author James Michener spent formative years in the region, absorbing the quiet discipline of the surroundings. Throughout the year, local events draw people together, reinforcing a sense of connection that persists despite the rapid pace of the modern world. The community maintains its identity through a blend of tradition and a pragmatic approach to growth, ensuring that the character of the place remains authentic. Visitors might find a moment of peace at the nearby Peace Valley Reservoir, where the stillness of the water mirrors the calm atmosphere of the surrounding landscape. In Lansdale, the intersection of history and daily activity creates a distinct environment that feels both lived-in and thoughtfully preserved.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.241495, -75.283786. 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 Lansdale includes the ZIP code (19446), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Montgomery County (Norristown), and school district assignment (North Penn 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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |