Palmdale Pennsylvania Map
Palmdale, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Palmdale, Dauphin County.
Interactive Map of Palmdale, Pennsylvania
| City | Palmdale |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Dauphin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.297869 |
| Longitude | -76.61858 |
| Population | 1,542 |
| Density | 391.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Palmdale, Pennsylvania
Palmdale is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,542. The population density is 391.9 people per km². Palmdale is located at 40.2979°N, 76.6186°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17033.
Palmdale unfolds across rolling Pennsylvania farmland, where the gentle slopes of the Appalachian foothills give way to fertile valleys. It lies 9.1 miles east of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-north-east of Swatara. The air here, especially after a soft rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine forests, a fragrance that clings to the weathered barns and sturdy stone farmhouses scattered across the landscape. Fields of corn and soybeans, vibrant green in the summer sun, stretch towards wooded ridges that form a soft, hazy horizon, their tops often softened by the early morning mist that curls like breath from the awakening land. The quiet hum of insects in the tall grass and the occasional call of a hawk circling overhead are the dominant sounds, a natural symphony that underscores the unhurried pace of life. Historically, this region was shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, a tradition that still defines much of Palmdale's character and economy. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and abundant timber, established homesteads that have been passed down through generations, their stone foundations a testament to enduring craftsmanship. The nearby Susquehanna River, though not directly bordering Palmdale, has long served as a vital artery for commerce and transport, its influence felt in the development of local industries that once thrived on its banks. Today, while farming remains a cornerstone, a growing number of residents commute to larger centers, bringing a subtle infusion of new energy to the enduring, earth-bound spirit of Palmdale.
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About This Palmdale Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Palmdale, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Palmdale and Dauphin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Palmdale is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Palmdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
