Explore Penn Valley, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Penn Valley, 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 Penn Valley.
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 | Penn Valley |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.179832 |
| Longitude | -74.795996 |
| Population | 6,800 |
| Density | 680.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 19067, 19072 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Norristown |
Penn Valley occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Gulley Run as it carves a path through the local terrain. It lies 1.5 miles north-northwest of Lower Merion, PA (from Lower Merion, PA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 6.9 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The gentle terrain of Penn Valley unfolds in a series of modest elevations that soften the horizon, leading the eye toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains far to the west. Residents often find themselves drawn to the Righters Mill Road Site, a space where the earth feels undisturbed and the air carries the scent of damp soil and ancient stone. Though the vibrant waters of the Springton Reservoir lie several miles away, the immediate environment remains defined by the terrestrial rhythms of woodland and meadow. The nearby Cresheim Valley adds a layer of depth to the regional topography, providing a subtle variation in the elevation that shapes the way light settles over the fields at dusk.
Penn Valley maintains a connection to the past through the enduring legacy of early land development and the quiet transformation of its regional economy. Once rooted in agricultural traditions, the local landscape has gradually shifted to support a more diverse professional environment that values both industry and residential tranquility. Small-scale commerce and service-oriented enterprises now define the daily output, replacing the older mills and farmsteads that once harnessed the strength of local waterways. The economic character of Penn Valley reflects a steady, industrious spirit, where the transition from manual labor to professional services has occurred without losing the structural integrity of the original architecture. Even as modern demands reshape the local workspace, the underlying economic foundation remains tethered to the careful management of regional resources.
Penn Valley cultivates a distinct cultural identity that prioritizes a measured, contemplative pace of life over the frantic energy of larger urban centers. The community gathers periodically to celebrate local traditions, often utilizing public spaces to foster a sense of shared purpose and quiet camaraderie. The Green Ribbon Preservation Trail serves as a focal point for those seeking to engage with the natural environment, offering a path that invites reflection and physical activity alike. Notable individuals, such as the late actor and director Gene Kelly, have roots that touch the broader regional history, grounding the area in a legacy of artistic achievement. Through these connections and the preservation of landmarks like the Righters Mill Road Site, Penn Valley retains a sense of permanence that resonates with those who walk its paths. The quietude of the surroundings encourages a thoughtful existence, ensuring that the legacy of the region remains visible in the everyday habits of its people.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.179832, -74.795996. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Penn Valley includes the ZIP code (19067, 19072), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Montgomery County (Norristown), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |