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Lehighton Pennsylvania Map

Explore Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Lehighton, Pennsylvania Map

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

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	Lehighton
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Carbon County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.833703
Longitude	-75.713801
Population	5,248
Density	1248.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	18235
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Jim Thorpe
School District	Lehighton Area School District

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About Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Lehighton is a locality in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,248. The population density is 1248.5 people per km². Lehighton is located at 40.8337°N, 75.7138°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lehighton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 18235.

Lehighton occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises into gentle, weathered folds of Appalachian terrain. It lies 15.3 miles northwest of Northampton, PA (from Northampton, PA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-northwest of Palmerton.

The Lehigh River carves a deliberate path through the landscape, serving as a constant, rhythmic companion to the residents of Lehighton. Beyond the immediate banks, the Mahoning Valley stretches out in wide, productive fields that catch the golden, slanting light of late afternoon. To the distant horizon, the Pocono Mountains create a jagged, indigo silhouette against the shifting gray of the Pennsylvania sky. The Lehighton Reservoirs remain tucked away just a few miles distant, holding the stillness of the high ground in their clear, calm waters. For those seeking a moment of respite, Colonel Jacob Weiss Park offers a local greenspace where the transition of the seasons is felt in the crisp, cooling air.

Lehighton emerged from the industrious spirit of the anthracite region, where the extraction of coal once dictated the pulse of daily life. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on heavy industry into a diverse collection of small businesses and regional commerce. During the height of the industrial era, the movement of goods through the corridors of the valley defined the labor and ambitions of families who settled here. Today, the remnants of that legacy remain visible in the sturdy brick architecture that anchors the center of the district. The work ethic of earlier generations still informs the quiet, persistent character of the people who maintain Lehighton as a place of steady, deliberate activity.

The cultural character of Lehighton is defined by a sense of neighborly continuity and an appreciation for the slower pace of inland life. Local events throughout the year gather residents in common spaces, fostering a spirit of connection that feels both grounded and sincere. While the region is removed from the bustle of larger urban centers, the proximity to the Delaware-Lehigh State Experimental Forest provides a vast, quiet sanctuary for those who value the solitude of the woods. Notable figures such as the accomplished professional athlete and coach John "Jack" Henzes have roots that touch the broader regional narrative, reflecting the persistence often found in these parts. Life here moves with the sun and the seasons, maintaining a focus on community rituals that endure long after the headlines have faded.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Benjamin Franklin Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 115° SE
Weissport Community Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 125° SE
Baer Memorial Park & Lehighton Public Pool (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 216° SW
Flagstaff (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 323° NW
100 Mile View (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 311° NW
Civil War Monument (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 329° NW
Galerie B (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 325° NW
Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation (Arts Centre) — 2.6 mi, 325° NW
Lehigh Gorge State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 335° NW
Carbon County Open Space (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 328° NW
Beltzville Lake (Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 074° E
Beltzville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 074° E
Beltzville State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 074° E
Sgl 217 (State Recreation Area) — 3.5 mi, 164° S
State Game Land 217 (State Resource Management Area) — 3.5 mi, 164° S
Jim Thorpe Monument (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 350° N
Penns Peak concert Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 026° NE
Sgl 141 (State Recreation Area) — 4.2 mi, 326° NW
State Game Land 141 (State Resource Management Area) — 4.3 mi, 326° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 4.3 mi, 164° S · 110k acres
Lehigh Gap Historical Society (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 111° E
Community Enhancement 2006 Greening Award (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 111° E
Halls of Horror (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 112° E
Lower Tract (Nature Reserve) — 12.7 mi, 129° SE
Nagle Tract (Nature Reserve) — 12.9 mi, 129° SE
Shellhamer Ice Dam (Historic Ruins) — 13.4 mi, 255° W
Pennsylvania Performing Arts Academy (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 259° W
Dragon Cement Co. Inc. No 1 (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 146° SE
Roxy (Cinema) — 15.0 mi, 131° SE
Split Rock (Attraction) — 16.5 mi, 017° N

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