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Palmyra Pennsylvania Map

Explore Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Palmyra, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.30898
Longitude	-76.593301
Population	7,830
Density	1572.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	17078
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Lebanon
School District	Palmyra Area School District

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About Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Palmyra is a locality in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,830. The population density is 1572.1 people per km². Palmyra is located at 40.3090°N, 76.5933°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Palmyra is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 17078.

Palmyra rises from the fertile expanse of the Pennsylvania interior, where the land holds the quiet gravity of long-cultivated soil. It lies 3.4 miles east-northeast of Hershey, PA (from Hershey, PA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-southwest of Lebanon. The horizon toward the southeast catches the faint, jagged silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing a distant backdrop to the daily commerce of the streets. Killinger Creek winds through the surrounding acreage, carving a modest path that sustains the local flora and keeps the earth damp during the sweltering heat of midsummer. Residents often find solace in the open grass of Heritage Park, a space that defines the immediate landscape and offers a respite from the steady hum of mechanical life. Beyond the local borders, the expanse of the Monroe Valley stretches out, offering a deep, bowl-like geography that captures the golden, hazy light of late afternoon.

Palmyra maintains a legacy rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, where the labor of earlier generations remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the older blocks. The local economy has shifted from the agrarian patterns of the past toward a diverse mix of small-scale industry and regional trade that supports the daily needs of the residents. While the pace of work feels deliberate and measured, the influence of the nearby manufacturing hubs continues to shape the professional rhythms of the working population. The proximity to Haldeman State Forest has long provided a supply of timber and a sanctuary for those who value the quietude of the woods. Even as modern demands alter the storefronts, the underlying structure of the local trade reflects a persistence that has defined this locale for many years.

Palmyra carries a distinct cultural identity that honors its Pennsylvania Dutch heritage while embracing the practical demands of the twenty-first century. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the seasonal shifts, turning the town square into a focal point for social exchange and shared history. While the area is largely defined by its quiet, industrious spirit, it has served as a place of origin for figures like the notable author and educator John O'Hara, whose literary voice captured the nuances of regional life. Visitors might venture seven miles to Lake Duffy to witness the way the water reflects the gray, overcast skies typical of the winter transition. Life here moves with a steady, predictable cadence that rewards those who appreciate the subtle, unadorned beauty of an inland existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Buck Swank Stadium (Stadium) — 0.3 mi, 193° S
Palmyra Community Pool and Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 153° SE
Southeast Family Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 091° E
Alger Property Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 163° S
The Old Hershey Chocolate Factory (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 242° SW
Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 245° SW
American Elk (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 246° SW
Mountain Lion (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 245° SW
Michael Horrocks 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 230° SW
Girl Chasing Butterflies (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 257° W
CocoaPlex (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 228° SW
Wise Property Acquisition (Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 357° N
Leedy Theater (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 068° E
Allen Theater (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 071° E
Adventure Sports in Hershey (Theme Park) — 5.3 mi, 197° S
State Game Land 145 (State Resource Management Area) — 5.6 mi, 143° SE
Abandoned Mount Gretna Prison Foundations (Historic Ruins) — 7.2 mi, 146° SE
The "Governor's Troop" (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 126° SE
Memorial Lake State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 359° N
16th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Camp Hastings. (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 124° SE
Union Canal Tunnel (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 068° E
Mount Gretna Tabernacle (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 122° SE
Chestnut Street Log House (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 077° E
Light's Fort (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 072° E
State Game Land 211 (State Resource Management Area) — 10.8 mi, 342° N
Swatara State Park (State Park) — 10.8 mi, 024° NE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 11.3 mi, 013° N · 110k acres
James C. Nelson Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 36.7 mi, 295° NW

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