Marietta Pennsylvania Map

About Marietta, Pennsylvania

Marietta is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,886. The population density is 1461.5 people per km². Marietta is located at 40.0570°N, 76.5522°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17547.

Marietta, Pennsylvania, resides on a gentle slope descending towards the Susquehanna River. It lies 11.4 miles north-east of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 55°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of East Hempfield. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and weathered grays, where rolling farmland, still bearing the marks of diligent cultivation, meets the expansive, shimmering expanse of the river. Old stone farmhouses, their roofs often a patchwork of moss and time, stand sentinel over fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling in the breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The air itself feels thick with the quiet hum of cicadas in summer and the crisp bite of winter, a constant reminder of the seasons' steady procession. The history of Marietta is deeply entwined with the Susquehanna, a vital artery for trade and transport in its early days. Founded in the late 18th century, it quickly became a hub for the lumber and iron industries, the echoes of which can still be heard in the sturdy, brick architecture of its older buildings. The town’s economy, once powered by the clang of hammers and the rush of logs, has since evolved, with a growing appreciation for its heritage drawing visitors and residents alike. The iconic Donegal Creek, meandering through the edge of town before joining the grander river, offers a quieter, more intimate connection to the water that has shaped Marietta’s destiny, its banks a haven for the patient heron and the darting kingfisher.

About This Marietta Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Marietta, 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 Marietta and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Marietta includes the ZIP code (17547), 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 (Donegal 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 Marietta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.