Refton Pennsylvania Map

About Refton, Pennsylvania

Refton is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 321. The population density is 189.6 people per km². Refton is located at 39.9473°N, 76.2327°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17584.

Refton rests in a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and time, where the terrain rises and falls with the gentle, rolling character of the Piedmont. It lies 7.3 miles south-south-east of Lancaster, PA (from Lancaster, PA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-east of Willow Street. The air here often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil, a persistent reminder of the fields that embrace the village. Sunlight, when it filters through the generous canopy of mature trees lining the roads, paints shifting mosaics on asphalt and porch steps, a quiet spectacle that marks the slow passage of afternoon. The houses, a mix of sturdy brick and weathered wood, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, their gardens a testament to the meticulous care of those who call Refton home. The economic heart of Refton has long beaten to the rhythm of agriculture, a legacy visible in the bountiful produce that once filled local markets and the remnants of barns that dot the surrounding countryside. While farming remains a vital thread, Refton has also seen its character shaped by the quiet hum of small businesses and the steady presence of families who have put down roots over generations. The very ground beneath Refton whispers stories of earlier settlers, their lives interwoven with the fertile soil and the streams that have always provided a lifeline, shaping the contours of the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Refton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Refton, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.947322, -76.232735. 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 Refton and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Refton includes the ZIP code (17568), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lancaster County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Lampeter-Strasburg School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Refton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.