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Orefield Pennsylvania Map

Explore Orefield, 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 Orefield, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Orefield, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.634818
Longitude	-75.584353
Population	5,200
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	18069
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Allentown

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About Orefield, Pennsylvania

Orefield is a locality in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Orefield is located at 40.6348°N, 75.5844°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18069.

Orefield maintains a quiet presence amid the fertile landscape of eastern Pennsylvania, where the soil holds the memory of generations who turned the earth with steady hands. It lies 3.6 miles northwest of Hilltown, PA (from Hilltown, PA: bearing 308°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-northwest of Allentown. Jordan Creek winds its way through the nearby woodlands, marking a path that seems as ancient as the bedrock itself. The terrain remains distinctly inland, far removed from the salt-heavy air of the coast, defined instead by the subtle shift of seasons across open fields. During the clear, cooling evenings, the light catches the low ridges, casting long, deliberate shadows that soften the edges of the horizon. Residents often find a sense of permanence in the way the local climate shapes the woods and the quiet, persistent growth of the greenery.

Orefield grew from the industrious spirit of settlers who recognized the potential in the surrounding mineral wealth and agricultural bounty. The local economy evolved from early extraction efforts into a diverse landscape of small-scale commerce and residential development. While the heavy industry of the past has largely receded, the legacy of that labor remains present in the sturdy architecture and the practical layout of the roads. Today, the economy leans toward local services and the quiet hum of commerce that supports a community focused on stability and self-reliance. Life here moves with the deliberate pace of a place that values its own history, keeping a steady hand on the tools that built its foundations.

Orefield fosters a character defined by neighborly reserve and a deep appreciation for the shared spaces that bring people together. The Tri-Clover Ballfield serves as a focal point for communal gatherings, where the sound of activity replaces the stillness of the workday. Residents occasionally look toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which rim the horizon like a faint, serrated edge against the sky. While the area avoids the clamor of larger urban centers, it retains a connection to the broader region through the simple act of maintaining its own distinct identity. The nearby Grouse Hall Pond offers a quiet place for reflection, mirroring the sky in a way that suggests the patience required to live well in such a place. The Cove lies just a short distance away, providing a natural boundary that helps keep the pace of life measured and intentional.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tri-Clover Ballfield (Private Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 284° W
Covered Bridge Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 141° SE
Kern's Dam Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 282° W
Iron Mine Recreation Area (Park) — 1.3 mi, 054° NE
County Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 266° W
Trexler Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 267° W
Dragon Cement Co. Inc. No 1 (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 027° NE
Korea Vietnam Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 329° NW
View Point (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 320° NW
State Game Land 205 (State Resource Management Area) — 3.0 mi, 292° W
Portland Cement (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 206° SW
General Harry C. Trexler (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 138° SE
Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 352° N
Road Rally (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 147° SE
Victor's Lament (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 124° SE
Thunder Canyon (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 143° SE
Greek Theater (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 135° SE
Pines Dinner Theatre (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 137° SE
Wildwater Rapids (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 143° SE
Laura Brady Gallery (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 149° SE
Roxy (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 050° NE
Da Vinci Science Center (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 111° E
Art Haus (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 111° E
Miller Symphony Hall (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 110° E
James Musselman Arts Development Center (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 110° E
Mack Trucks Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 133° SE
Sgl 217 (State Recreation Area) — 9.8 mi, 349° N
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 10.1 mi, 352° N · 110k acres
Beltzville State Park (State Park) — 14.9 mi, 349° N
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.9 mi, 039° NE · 11k acres

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