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Progress Pennsylvania Map

Explore Progress, 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 Progress, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Progress, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.285089
Longitude	-76.831361
Population	11,168
Density	1430.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	17109
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Harrisburg
School District	Susquehanna Township School District

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About Progress, Pennsylvania

Progress is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 11,168. The population density is 1430.2 people per km². Progress is located at 40.2851°N, 76.8314°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17109.

Progress occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises in subtle ridges and settles into fertile basins. It lies 1.6 miles southwest of Colonial Park, PA (from Colonial Park, PA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-northeast of Harrisburg. The waters of Slotznick Run carve a steady path through the local terrain, offering a constant, rhythmic presence to the landscape. To the west, the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon with a jagged, violet silhouette that shifts in clarity depending on the humidity of the air. Residents often find their way toward the Darlington Trail to walk beneath the canopy, or they seek the stillness of Wildwood Lake when the afternoon sun warms the water’s surface. The distance from any salt-heavy air ensures the atmosphere remains crisp, carrying the dry scent of soil and seasonal change across the fields.

Progress grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the value of the surrounding plains for agriculture and commerce. The local economy eventually transitioned from these agrarian roots into a diverse mix of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented trades that sustain the daily needs of the region. Workers here maintain a deep connection to the regional history of the Pennsylvania landscape, where the legacy of industry is reflected in the brick structures and sturdy infrastructure that line the streets. While the pace of modern trade has shifted, the industrious spirit remains, grounding the residents in a pragmatic approach to growth. The proximity to areas like Bryson Hollow suggests a history of localized trade routes, where the land provided both the raw materials and the pathways for early expansion.

Progress reveals its cultural character through the quiet interactions of neighbors and the shared use of spaces like Plum Alley Park. This local park serves as a common ground where the rhythm of the day slows, allowing for the casual exchange of news and the observation of the changing seasons. The local identity is defined by a modest, enduring resilience, a quality that residents carry into their civic gatherings and seasonal events. While no singular, world-renowned figure claims this specific soil as a birthplace, the people here value the contributions of those who have quietly bettered the region through education and public service. Life in Progress is defined by these small, persistent connections, creating a stable existence that values the integrity of the individual within the larger, steady pulse of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Paxtang Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 197° S
Cameron Parkway Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 197° S
Capital Area Greenbelt (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 291° W
Cow Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 159° S
City Fountain monument (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 233° SW
Gamut Theatre Group (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 239° SW
A Gathering at the Crossroads (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 240° SW
Open Stage of Harrisburg (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 239° SW
Mexican War Monument (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 240° SW
Select Medical Digital Cinema (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 237° SW
Vivi on Verbeke (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 251° W
Dauphin Highlands Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 164° S
Sheets Island Archipelago Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 267° W
West Shore Theater (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 204° SW
State Game Land 211 (State Resource Management Area) — 6.4 mi, 341° N
Color Me Mine (Arts Centre) — 6.8 mi, 231° SW
Statue of Liberty Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 7.3 mi, 311° NW
Candymonium (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 089° E
Carrousel (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 089° E
Reese's Cupfusion (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 089° E
Monorail (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 089° E
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 10.0 mi, 341° N · 110k acres
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 355° N
Adventure Sports in Hershey (Theme Park) — 11.5 mi, 107° E
The Oakes Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 223° SW
Miller Auditorium (Arts Centre) — 12.3 mi, 224° SW
Gifford Pinchot State Park (State Park) — 13.0 mi, 190° S

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