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Lewistown Pennsylvania Map

Explore Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Lewistown, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.597229
Longitude	-77.571516
Population	8,579
Density	1631.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	18252, 17044
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Lewistown
School District	Mifflin County School District

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About Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Lewistown is a locality in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,579. The population density is 1631.7 people per km². Lewistown is located at 40.5972°N, 77.5715°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lewistown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 18252, 17044.

Lewistown sits where the Kishacoquillas Creek carves a deliberate path through the landscape, defining the character of the valley floor. It lies 20.2 miles southeast of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 4.2 miles northeast of Granville. Beyond the immediate banks, the terrain rises toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which cast long, violet shadows across the horizon as the sun begins its descent. To the west, the quiet expanse of Dry Valley stretches out, offering a stark contrast to the denser woodlands found further toward the perimeter. Those seeking the stillness of deeper nature often venture toward the Vincent Tram Trail, while the waters of Clearview Reservoir provide a reflective stillness four miles from the center. Within the immediate boundaries, Lewistown Recreation Park serves as a green anchor for residents, grounding the town in an accessible, open space that mirrors the surrounding agricultural rhythms.

History in Lewistown follows the steady pulse of industry, shaped by the confluence of early transit routes and the industrious spirit of the Pennsylvania frontier. The economy once drew its primary strength from the production of viscose rayon, a fiber that anchored the livelihood of families for generations and left a distinct mark on the local architecture. Today, the manufacturing legacy persists through specialized workshops and small-scale fabrication that demand a high degree of technical precision from the local workforce. As the seasons change, the movement of goods and people remains tethered to the infrastructure that first brought prosperity to this inland corridor. This resilience is visible in the sturdy brick facades of the older districts, where the memory of industrial labor remains etched into the very stones of the storefronts.

Cultural life in Lewistown unfolds with a deliberate pace, colored by the proximity of Pennsylvania Dutch traditions and the quiet persistence of rural customs. The downtown area centers on the courthouse square, a space where the architecture reflects a mid-century sensibility and a modest, utilitarian aesthetic. Notable figures such as the professional football player and coach John Hujsa have roots in the region, bringing a quiet recognition to the area’s capacity for fostering athletic discipline. Annual community gatherings in Lewistown prioritize local fellowship, often revolving around seasonal harvests or regional sports that command the attention of the entire valley. Whether observing the light hitting the slate roofs at dusk or walking the quiet streets, one senses a place that values the steady, unadorned continuity of daily existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lewistown Recreation Park (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 088° E
Embassy Theater (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 263° W
Miller Cinemas 6 (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 260° W
Victory Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 235° SW
Lewistown Viscose WWII Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 242° SW
East End Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 201° S
Green Gables Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 149° SE
Tuscarora State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 157° SE
State Game Land 107 (State Resource Management Area) — 3.5 mi, 071° E
Reeds Gap State Park (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 030° NE
Greenwood Furnace State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 292° W
Stone Valley Vista (Viewpoint) — 10.4 mi, 284° W
The Friends of Greenwood Furnace Pavilion (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 290° W
Revolutionary and Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 290° W
CCC Monument (stone fireplace and chimney) (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 mi, 323° NW
Thickhead Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 12.0 mi, 329° NW
James C. Nelson Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 13.3 mi, 128° SE
Beer Tap (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 330° NW
Three Sisters Rock Formation (Attraction) — 15.1 mi, 260° W
Yoda Statue (Public Artwork) — 15.7 mi, 316° NW
Charcoal Hearth (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 311° NW
M114A2 155mm Howitzer (Attraction) — 17.3 mi, 317° NW
Railroad Bed Historical Marker (Historic Ruins) — 18.3 mi, 026° NE
Stone Valley Recreation Area (Nature Reserve) — 18.3 mi, 285° W
Art Alliance (Arts Centre) — 19.6 mi, 319° NW
3 Dots (Gallery) — 20.3 mi, 312° NW
Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (Theatre) — 20.3 mi, 312° NW
Pilato Studios (Gallery) — 20.4 mi, 313° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 32.0 mi, 127° SE · 110k acres

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