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McCandless Pennsylvania Map

Explore McCandless, 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 McCandless, Pennsylvania

How to Use This McCandless, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.591598
Longitude	-80.019836
Population	29,022
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	15090
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Pittsburgh

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About McCandless, Pennsylvania

McCandless is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 29,022. The population density is 680.0 people per km². McCandless is located at 40.5916°N, 80.0198°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15090.

McCandless unfolds across a verdant expanse of the Allegheny Plateau, where the landscape is defined by a slow, rhythmic elevation of land. It lies 3.1 miles southeast of Wexford, PA (from Wexford, PA: bearing 142°T), and is situated 3.6 miles east of Franklin Park. Pine Creek carves a persistent path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the shifting canopy of deciduous trees that color the seasons in shades of amber and deep emerald. To the north, the quiet surface of North Park Lake offers a still mirror to the sky, serving as a focal point for the local topography. Beyond the immediate woodlands, the distant silhouette of the Allegheny Mountains suggests a rugged horizon that anchors the regional identity. The gentle depression of Cold Valley creates a subtle variation in the earth, providing a natural sanctuary where the light lingers in long, golden slants during the late afternoon.

McCandless traces its developmental heritage to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this fertile inland soil. As the decades progressed, the local economy shifted from agrarian roots toward a diverse professional and commercial landscape, fostering a stable environment for its residents. Modern industry here is characterized by a blend of retail corridors and corporate hubs that support a steady, quiet prosperity. The rhythm of daily life is shaped by a commitment to well-maintained infrastructure and the preservation of open spaces like Devlin Park. This balance of commerce and conservation ensures that the pace of advancement remains deliberate rather than frantic.

McCandless cultivates a cultural character grounded in educational excellence and a profound appreciation for the outdoors. Residents often gather for seasonal community events that celebrate the shared history and evolving identity of the landscape. Notable landmarks include the sprawling recreational areas that provide a necessary respite from the demands of contemporary life, inviting citizens to walk paths that wind through dense, ancient timber. While the area maintains a modest profile, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the accomplished author and journalist David McCullough, who spent formative years in the region. The pervasive sense of tranquility is not a byproduct of isolation, but rather a deliberate choice to value the quietude found in the intersection of woodland and residential life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Devlin Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 176° S
North Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 038° NE
North Park Meadow Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 078° E
Saint Joan of Arc (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 169° S
Cantellops Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 170° S
Rutledge Tract Acquisition (Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 097° E
Irwin Run (Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 016° N
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 308° NW
Arthur Murray Dance Center (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 308° NW
Depreciation Lands Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 086° E
Pittsburgh Cut Flower (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 022° N
War Memorial (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 095° E
Thompson Drive Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.5 mi, 188° S
State Game Land 203 (State Resource Management Area) — 4.8 mi, 288° W
Open Space (Local Recreation) — 6.7 mi, 249° W
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 100° E
USS Mars Ship's Bell (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 004° N
Fern Hollow Nature Center (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 245° SW
Lookout Point (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 147° SE
Sample Schoolhouse (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 328° NW
Row House Cinema (Cinema) — 9.0 mi, 160° S
Safari Amphitheater (Theatre) — 9.1 mi, 145° SE
Mattress Factory (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 178° S
The Clemente Museum (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 163° S
The Edgeworth Club (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 251° W
Point State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 177° S
Raccoon Creek State Park (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 252° W
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.9 mi, 276° W · 6,562 acres

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