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Red Lion Pennsylvania Map

Explore Red Lion, 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 Red Lion, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Red Lion, Pennsylvania Map

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

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	Red Lion
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	York County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.898606
Longitude	-76.607749
Population	6,512
Density	1914.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	18062, 19348, 17356
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	York
School District	Red Lion Area School District

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About Red Lion, Pennsylvania

Red Lion is a locality in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,512. The population density is 1914.9 people per km². Red Lion is located at 39.8986°N, 76.6077°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Red Lion is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 18062, 19348, 17356.

Red Lion sits firmly upon the undulating terrain of Pennsylvania, characterized by a persistent, quiet elevation that keeps it far from any maritime influence. It lies 7.7 miles east-southeast of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 123°T), and is situated 6.6 miles southeast of East York. The landscape surrounding Red Lion is defined by the steady flow of Fishing Creek, which carves a path through the earth just a short distance from the center. Beyond the immediate fields, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon, providing a permanent, shadowed boundary to the west. Residents often find respite in Fairmount Park, an accessible expanse of green that offers a reprieve from the daily pulse of the streets. Those seeking a more focused immersion in nature might venture four miles toward the tranquility of Dunkard Valley or trek the paths near the Red Lion Reservoir.

Red Lion emerged from a heritage rooted in the industrious spirit of the region, where the labor of the past laid a foundation for the present. The economy has historically pivoted on manufacturing and the steady rhythm of local workshops, shifting over time from traditional craftsmanship to diverse modern enterprises. Long ago, the smoke of industry defined the skyline, yet Red Lion has transitioned into a space where commercial activity is balanced by the persistence of community-led trade. These industries reflect a pragmatic dedication to production that has sustained families through changing economic tides. The resilience of the local market remains a primary driver for the people, ensuring that Red Lion maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger urban centers of the commonwealth.

Cultural life in Red Lion is expressed through a quiet continuity, where the habits of the day are marked by the simple intersection of neighborly interaction and local tradition. The architecture of the streets echoes a mid-century sensibility, with sturdy structures that hold the stories of generations who have walked these pavements. While the pace of life remains measured, the town occasionally gathers for events that highlight a shared sense of belonging and regional pride. Those inclined toward longer excursions often utilize the Camp Echo Trail, which provides a connection to the broader wilderness beyond the developed limits. While Red Lion does not seek the spotlight of global fame, it remains a place where the stillness of a late afternoon reveals the genuine character of a working, living landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fairmount Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 151° SE
Nitchkey Field (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 228° SW
Freysville Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 002° N
Windsor Township Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 339° N
South York Cinemas 4 (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 301° NW
Hex Murder House (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 199° S
Top of York (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 290° W
Samuel S. Lewis State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 024° NE
Looking Back (Public Artwork) — 7.5 mi, 305° NW
York and York County World War II Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 305° NW
Continental Treasury (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 305° NW
Gen. Wayne Headquarters (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 304° NW
Creative York (Arts Centre) — 7.8 mi, 304° NW
Marketview Arts (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 305° NW
Memorial Flag Pole (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 328° NW
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 357° N
Through the fire Studios (Gallery) — 10.9 mi, 031° NE
End of the Line (Historic Ruins) — 11.0 mi, 290° W
Susquehanna Stage Company (Theatre) — 11.2 mi, 013° N
Marietta Restoration Associates (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 015° N
Old Trolley Line Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 11.6 mi, 022° N
Boyer Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.4 mi, 068° E
Mount Joy Historical Society (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 020° N
Hemlock Gorge (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 211° SW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 29.5 mi, 301° NW · 110k acres
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 35.6 mi, 129° SE · 96k acres

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