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Nanticoke Pennsylvania Map

Explore Nanticoke, 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 Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	41.20536
Longitude	-76.004923
Population	10,628
Density	1187.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	18634
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Wilkes-Barre
School District	Greater Nanticoke Area School District

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About Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

Nanticoke is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 10,628. The population density is 1187.0 people per km². Nanticoke is located at 41.2054°N, 76.0049°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Nanticoke is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 18634.

Nanticoke emerges from the landscape as a place defined by the steady, persistent flow of Newport Creek, which winds its way through the local terrain. It lies 6.8 miles southwest of Kingston, PA (from Kingston, PA: bearing 235°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-southwest of Wilkes-Barre. The surrounding geography is marked by the expansive reach of the Wyoming Valley, where the land opens into a broad, sheltered basin. To the east, the silhouette of the Pocono Mountains creates a distant, serrated edge against the horizon, anchoring the visual field of the region. Residents often find quiet beauty in the way the late afternoon light settles over the inland fields, casting long, soft shadows across the topography. Only two miles away, the waters of Hanover Reservoir offer a still, reflective presence that contrasts with the rhythmic movement of the nearby creek.

Nanticoke carries the weight of a deep industrial heritage, having once served as a primary site for the extraction and processing of anthracite coal. This history of subterranean labor fundamentally shaped the economy, drawing generations of workers to toil in the deep shafts that once defined the regional industry. While the era of heavy mining has faded, the architecture remains a physical record of that time, with brick facades and sturdy structures standing as evidence of the town’s industrious origins. The local economy has since transitioned, moving away from its singular focus on coal to integrate into the broader, modern manufacturing and service sectors of the region. Through these shifts, Nanticoke has maintained a resilient character, preserving the industrious spirit of its founding era while navigating the complexities of a changing economic landscape.

Nanticoke centers its public life around the Nanticoke Town Square, a focal point where the daily patterns of the residents intersect under the shade of mature trees. This space serves as a frequent site for local gatherings and seasonal events that bring a sense of continuity to the modern pace of life. The cultural identity of the area is deeply rooted in the diverse traditions of the families who settled here, creating a community with a distinct, inherited social texture. Among those who have emerged from this environment is the late actor Jack Palance, whose career serves as a notable point of pride for the local history. Whether through the quiet maintenance of the town square or the collective memory of its past, Nanticoke continues to foster a sense of place that is both grounded and enduring.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Honeypot Field (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 290° W
Pinchot State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 155° SE
Plymouth Township Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 356° N
Line Street Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 191° S
Title 10 Parks (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 290° W
Harvey's Creek Tract (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 360° N
LCCC Walk of Honor (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 157° SE
Buttonwood Honor Roll (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 070° E
Joe Palooka Monument (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 096° E
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 6.5 mi, 065° NE
The Mary Stegmaier Mansion (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 066° NE
Hyperview (Public Artwork) — 6.8 mi, 067° NE
Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 067° NE
Pinchot (State Wilderness) — 6.9 mi, 126° SE
The Big Cow (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 077° E
Seven Tubs Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 7.3 mi, 080° E
Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 8.0 mi, 238° SW
Arts Center of Wilkes-Barre (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 064° NE
KISS Theatre Company (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 070° E
Nescopeck State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 144° SE
Frances Slocum State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 030° NE
Battle of Wyoming (Registered Battlefield) — 10.8 mi, 050° NE
Sgl 091 (State Recreation Area) — 10.9 mi, 089° E
Berwick Historic Society (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 230° SW
Tannery (Historic Ruins) — 19.6 mi, 292° W
Saw Mill (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 291° W
The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (Theatre) — 20.3 mi, 061° NE
Split Rock (Attraction) — 22.2 mi, 116° SE
Iron Horse Movie Bistro (Cinema) — 22.4 mi, 051° NE

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