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Monessen Pennsylvania Map

Explore Monessen, 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 Monessen, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Monessen, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.148405
Longitude	-79.887825
Population	6,876
Density	919.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	15062
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Greensburg
School District	Monessen City School District

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About Monessen, Pennsylvania

Monessen is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,876. The population density is 919.6 people per km². Monessen is located at 40.1484°N, 79.8878°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Monessen is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 15062.

Monessen rises above the western banks of the Monongahela River, defined by the steep elevation changes characteristic of the Allegheny Plateau. It lies 4.4 miles west-southwest of Rostraver, PA (from Rostraver, PA: bearing 255°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Clairton. The topography here is rugged and demanding, with the nearby Twilight Hollow creating deep, shaded corridors that channel the cool evening air toward the riverfront. Residents enjoy the proximity of Soccer Field Road Park, an accessible space that provides a rare level clearing amidst the otherwise vertical landscape. On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Allegheny Mountains serves as a faint, jagged promise of the vast interior wilderness that defines this inland territory. The light at dusk often catches the gray stone and brick of the hillside, casting long, sharp shadows that emphasize the dramatic geometry of the terrain.

Monessen emerged as a titan of industrial production during the height of the steel era, when the massive mills along the river dictated the pulse of daily life. The regional economy was forged in the fire of furnaces and the labor of thousands who recognized the value of raw, manual effort. Though the landscape has since softened from its era of heavy manufacturing, the echoes of that period remain in the sturdy, grid-like layout of the neighborhood streets. Today, the local economy transitions toward smaller service-oriented ventures, moving away from the smoke-filled skies of the past to find a quieter, more measured pace. This shift has altered the texture of the town, replacing the constant roar of industry with the steady, contemplative rhythm of a community redefining its purpose.

Cultural character in Monessen is deeply rooted in the diverse heritage of those who arrived to work the mills, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and shared labor. The community honors these roots through various local events that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the gap between generations. Notable individuals, such as the accomplished professional athlete Michael Moorer, reflect the grit and focused ambition that have long characterized the local spirit. Visitors might explore the historical markers scattered throughout the area, which stand as quiet witnesses to a time when the town served as a primary engine for national growth. Life here moves with a deliberate, grounded quality, where the simple act of walking to a local shop feels connected to the long, complex history of the valley.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Soccer Field Road Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 071° E
Monessen City Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 116° SE
That Dance Place (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 203° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 255° W
Dunlevy Recreational Park (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 030° NE
Whetzel Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 337° NW
California Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 182° S
Blaze the Vulcan (Public Artwork) — 5.8 mi, 178° S
Family Funscape (Theme Park) — 6.3 mi, 010° N
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 075° E
The McKivens Archipelago (Viewpoint) — 7.5 mi, 087° E
Sutersville War Memorial (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 035° NE
Gratztown War Memorial (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 044° NE
Monongahela River, Railroad, and Transportation Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 177° S
Frank L. Melega Art Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 179° S
South Park Game Preserve (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 12.7 mi, 331° NW
South Hills Dance Center (Arts Centre) — 14.1 mi, 342° N
W. A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 203° SW
Farmhouse Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 15.0 mi, 022° N
Spaceballs The Unauthorized Museum and Gift Shop (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 014° N
Big Mac Museum (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 041° NE
Coke Ovens (Historic Ruins) — 16.3 mi, 030° NE
Phoenix Big Cinemas North Versailles Stadium 18 (Cinema) — 16.4 mi, 019° N
Ohiopyle State Park (State Park) — 25.0 mi, 134° SE
Quebec Run Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 28.0 mi, 160° S
Laurel Ridge State Park (State Park) — 29.8 mi, 114° SE

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