Maytown Pennsylvania Map

About Maytown, Pennsylvania

Maytown is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,443. The population density is 453.4 people per km². Maytown is located at 40.0754°N, 76.5822°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17550.

Maytown rests in a broad, fertile valley where the Susquehanna River, a vast and ever-moving ribbon of blue, forms a near-constant presence. It lies 11.0 miles north-east of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-north-west of West Hempfield. The land here is a patchwork of farms, their fields a deep, rich loam that promises bounty, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple that soften the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid air, often has a diffused, almost milky quality, illuminating the gentle slopes and the weathered barns that dot the landscape. The air itself carries the clean scent of cut grass and damp earth, a palpable reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Maytown's core. The history of Maytown is deeply entwined with the river, a vital artery for trade and travel since the earliest days of settlement. For generations, its economy was fueled by the fertile soil, producing grains and livestock that found their way to distant markets. While the dominant agricultural character remains, the echoes of past industries can still be felt; remnants of old mills whisper of a time when water power was king, and the riverbanks still bear witness to the robust shipping that once defined Maytown. Today, a quieter, more pastoral rhythm prevails, with a strong sense of community that cherishes its heritage while embracing the present.

About This Maytown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maytown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.075374, -76.582189. 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 Maytown and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Maytown includes the ZIP code (17339), 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 Maytown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.