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Monaca Pennsylvania Map

Explore Monaca, 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 Monaca, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Monaca, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.687288
Longitude	-80.27145
Population	5,625
Density	1071.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	15061
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Beaver
School District	Central Valley School District

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About Monaca, Pennsylvania

Monaca is a locality in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,625. The population density is 1071.4 people per km². Monaca is located at 40.6873°N, 80.2715°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Monaca is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 15061.

Monaca occupies a sturdy, enduring expanse of land defined by the persistent, southward curve of the Ohio River. It lies 12.0 miles north-northwest of Carnot-Moon, PA (from Carnot-Moon, PA: bearing 346°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-southeast of Brighton.

The river shapes the horizon, reflecting the changing sky as it flows past the banks where industrial silhouettes have long defined the view. Inland, the terrain rises into the characteristic elevations of the Allegheny Plateau, a landscape far removed from the reach of any distant coastline. Residents often look toward the distant Allegheny Mountains, which trace a dim, jagged line against the western sky on clear afternoons. When the seasons shift, the cool air settles into the lower ground, while the Monaca Borough Swimming Pool provides a central point for local activity during the warmth of the summer months. The regional topography remains grounded and solid, offering a quiet perspective on the slow, rhythmic movement of the water.

Monaca grew from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the value of the river for transport and commerce. The local economy emerged from a foundation of manufacturing and steel production, industries that demanded a resilient and hardworking population. Over generations, the character of the labor force shifted, yet the legacy of these heavy industries remains visible in the infrastructure and the practical layout of the streets. While the roar of the furnaces has largely faded, the influence of that era persists in the architecture and the disciplined, deliberate pace of the local workforce. Small businesses and modern services now fill the gaps left by the mills, maintaining a steady momentum that honors the foundational grit of the region.

Monaca carries a culture shaped by the diverse heritage of those who arrived to work the rails and the river. The community gathers for local events that emphasize neighborly connection, often finding recreation at the Monaca Borough Swimming Pool as the days lengthen into evening. One might wander toward Coony Hollow to observe the quiet transition of the woods, or travel a short distance to appreciate the natural cascade of Homewood Falls. The town claims a modest connection to history through the lives of individuals like the legendary quarterback Joe Namath, who spent his early formative years in the vicinity. These landmarks and memories provide a sense of continuity for the people who call Monaca home, anchoring their daily lives in a specific, shared reality.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Monaca Borough Swimming Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 005° N
Monaca Ballfield And Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 203° SW
Monaca Athletic Field (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 023° NE
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 305° NW
Rochester Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 323° NW
Rochester War Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 325° NW
Fort McIntosh (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 278° W
Merrick Art Gallery (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 327° NW
155mm Gun M1 (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 331° NW
Reach for the Stars Dance Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 162° S
Sample Schoolhouse (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 085° E
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.5 mi, 244° SW · 6,562 acres
Totus Tuus (Public Artwork) — 10.2 mi, 122° SE
Rock Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.2 mi, 040° NE
The Edgeworth Club (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 156° SE
Center for Young Musicians (Arts Centre) — 11.2 mi, 155° SE
Fern Hollow Nature Center (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 147° SE
Ellwood City Area Historical Society (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 356° N
Raccoon Creek State Park (State Park) — 12.7 mi, 205° SW
Indian Rock (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 305° NW
McConnells Mill State Park (State Park) — 13.7 mi, 010° N
Culbertson Mill (Historic Ruins) — 14.4 mi, 278° W
Former Nike Missile Launch Site Pl-71 (Historic Ruins) — 15.1 mi, 158° S
Tri-State Black Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 256° W
Cantellops Art Gallery (Gallery) — 15.8 mi, 121° SE

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