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Shadyside Pennsylvania Map

Explore Shadyside, 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 Shadyside, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Shadyside, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.451458
Longitude	-79.940885
Population	14,000
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	15232
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Pittsburgh

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About Shadyside, Pennsylvania

Shadyside is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 14,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Shadyside is located at 40.4515°N, 79.9409°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15232.

Shadyside occupies a gentle rise of land within the broader, undulating terrain of the Allegheny Plateau. It lies 3.0 miles east-northeast of Pittsburgh, PA (from Pittsburgh, PA: bearing 75°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-southwest of Penn Hills. The landscape around Shadyside remains deeply inland, characterized by a terrestrial stillness that lingers long after the sun dips behind the distant Allegheny Mountains. To the immediate east, the verdant, quiet expanse of Morrow Triangle provides a small, green anchor for the local geography. A mile away, the basin known as Panther Hollow holds the quiet water of Panther Hollow Lake, reflecting the changing leaves of the season. The Monongahela River flows two miles distant, carving a path through the regional geology that has defined the movement of people and resources for generations.

Shadyside emerged from the nineteenth-century expansion of the region, evolving from rural tracts into a sophisticated residential and commercial district. The local economy shifted over time from early agrarian roots toward the professional and retail services that currently animate the storefronts and offices. Industry in the broader area once drew heavily upon the proximity of the Monongahela River for the transport of coal and iron, fueling a transformation that left a permanent mark on the regional identity. Today, the focus remains on education and specialized commerce, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that honors its origins. Residents often walk the streets where the architecture spans several decades, reflecting an enduring commitment to the character of the built environment.

Shadyside maintains a distinct cultural identity defined by its blend of academic influence and refined, pedestrian-friendly commerce. The neighborhood serves as a notable center for those who appreciate the intersection of historic preservation and contemporary intellectual life. Landmarks such as the nearby Monogahela Incline offer a connection to the engineering history of the region, providing a unique vantage point over the valley. Cultural life is punctuated by seasonal gatherings and the quiet bustle of people moving between independent shops and local cafes. Notable figures such as the artist Andy Warhol once moved through these broader environs, absorbing the visual language of the industrial landscape. The atmosphere remains quiet and contemplative, marked by the soft, gray light that often settles over the streets during the late afternoon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Roslyn Place (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 065° NE
Inverted Dancer (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 225° SW
Bigelow Greenway (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 302° NW
Schenley Park Parcel 3 (Mazeroski Field ) (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 214° SW
Schenley Park (Private Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 189° S
Charity Randall Theatre (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 230° SW
Nationality Rooms (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 234° SW
Henry Heymann Theatre (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 229° SW
Stephen Foster Memorial Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 230° SW
The Hiker - Spanish American War Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 217° SW
University Art Gallery (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 218° SW
International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 234° SW
Boom Concepts (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 358° N
Bloomfield Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 318° NW
Bloomfield Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 319° NW
Home Plate from Forbes Stadium (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 226° SW
The Manor (Cinema) — 1.4 mi, 136° SE
Paint Monkey (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 318° NW
Row House Cinema (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 320° NW
Pittsburgh Yarn Company (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 100° E
Artists Image Resource Inc (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 274° W
707 Penn Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 260° W
Lookout Point (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 002° N
Point State Park (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 258° W
Allegheny Islands State Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 045° NE
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.6 mi, 295° NW · 6,562 acres

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