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Schlusser Pennsylvania Map

Explore Schlusser, 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 Schlusser, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Schlusser, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.241754
Longitude	-77.176925
Population	6,806
Density	763.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	17013
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Carlisle
School District	Carlisle Area School District

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About Schlusser, Pennsylvania

Schlusser is a locality in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,806. The population density is 763.2 people per km². Schlusser is located at 40.2418°N, 77.1769°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17013.

Schlusser occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the persistent presence of Wertz Run, which carves a modest path through the local topography. It lies 2.9 miles north-northeast of Carlisle, PA (from Carlisle, PA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-northwest of Mechanicsburg. The surrounding terrain consists of expansive fields and woodland that give way to the rugged silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains rising in the distance. Residents often look toward the nearby Rocky Hollow, where the ground dips into a natural basin that traps the morning mist. Those who wander eight miles out can join the North Country National Scenic Trail for a trek through the broader landscape. On warmer days, the water at Opossum Lake provides a reflective surface that catches the shifting colors of the sky.

Schlusser grew from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and accessible waterways. Agriculture remains a foundational element of the economy, though the presence of the Creekview & Carlisle Landfill marks a distinct shift in how the land is utilized today. Small-scale manufacturing and trade have historically supported the livelihoods of families who built their homes near the banks of Wertz Run. The rhythm of the work week is dictated by the steady movement of goods and the maintenance of essential regional infrastructure. Longtime residents often note how the changing seasons dictate the pace of commerce, turning the focus from harvest cycles to the demands of modern logistics.

Schlusser maintains a character shaped by the plainspoken virtues of the surrounding region, where neighborly conduct is measured by quiet reliability. The local culture is reflected in the simple, sturdy architecture and the way people gather during seasonal community events that honor the agrarian heritage of the valley. While no internationally recognized figures claim this place as their birthplace, the collective identity is defined by the endurance of those who have labored here for generations. The atmosphere is one of deliberate stillness, where the shadows lengthen across the fields in a way that makes the passing of an afternoon feel significant. It is a place where the clarity of the air during the autumn months seems to sharpen the outline of every barn and fence line. The enduring appeal of Schlusser lies in this unadorned existence, grounded firmly in the geography that holds it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Creekview & Carlisle Landfill (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 272° W
Middlesex Township Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 050° NE
Cave Hill Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 mi, 204° SW
State Game Land 230 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.0 mi, 342° N
Community Pool (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 211° SW
Liberation Pointe (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 160° S
The Garden Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 193° S
China Burma Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 193° S
80th Infantry "blue Ridge" Division (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 161° S
44th Bomb Group (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 160° S
The Trout Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 199° S
Windemaker Acquisition (Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 351° N
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 3.5 mi, 105° E · 110k acres
Thornwald Park--entrance-exit (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 198° S
Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail (Local Recreation) — 4.5 mi, 231° SW
State Game Land 170 (State Resource Management Area) — 4.8 mi, 037° NE
Allenberry Playhouse (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 152° SE
Dellville Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 021° N
Teaching Station (Theatre) — 10.2 mi, 112° E
Kings Gap State Park (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 203° SW
Parmer Hall (Arts Centre) — 11.4 mi, 121° SE
Poorman Black Box Theater (Arts Centre) — 11.4 mi, 121° SE
Parmer Cinema (B 137) (Cinema) — 11.5 mi, 121° SE
The Oakes Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 120° SE
Little Buffalo State Park (State Park) — 13.9 mi, 354° N
Sundy Place (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 280° W
Vivi on Verbeke (Gallery) — 15.3 mi, 083° E
Henrys Tannery (Historic Ruins) — 15.3 mi, 279° W
James C. Nelson Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 18.6 mi, 337° NW

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