Lawnton Pennsylvania Map

About Lawnton, Pennsylvania

Lawnton is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,765. The population density is 1290.2 people per km². Lawnton is located at 40.2584°N, 76.8039°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17111.

Lawnton is a place where the Susquehanna River's influence is felt, even if not always seen directly. It lies 3.6 miles south of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-south-east of Harrisburg. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent green of Pennsylvania's temperate woodlands, embrace the small cluster of homes and businesses. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of fertile soil and the distant murmur of water. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the quiet roads, illuminating the weathered facades of older structures and the newer, more functional buildings that mark the town's present. The landscape itself feels like a gentle exhale, a settled quietude that invites a slower pace of observation. This particular stretch of Dauphin County has a history tied to the land's bounty and the ingenuity of those who worked it. While the deep roots of agricultural life still hold sway, evidenced by the surrounding fields that turn gold and green with the seasons, Lawnton has also been shaped by the practical needs of industry and transit. The whispers of past endeavors, perhaps a mill wheel that once turned or a small rail spur that carried local produce, are subtly embedded in the terrain. Today, the local economy hums with a mix of small businesses that serve the immediate needs of residents, and the broader economic currents that flow through the wider region, connecting Lawnton to the larger arteries of commerce without sacrificing its distinct, unhurried character.

About This Lawnton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lawnton, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.258423, -76.803861. 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 Lawnton and Dauphin County.

Detailed location data for Lawnton includes the ZIP code (17111), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Dauphin County (Harrisburg), and school district assignment (Central Dauphin 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 Lawnton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.