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Shamokin Pennsylvania Map

Explore Shamokin, 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 Shamokin, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Shamokin, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.788975
Longitude	-76.558847
Population	6,942
Density	3248.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	17872
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Sunbury
School District	Shamokin Area School District

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About Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Shamokin is a locality in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,942. The population density is 3248.9 people per km². Shamokin is located at 40.7890°N, 76.5588°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Shamokin is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 17872.

Shamokin emerges from the deep, anthracite-rich earth of the Pennsylvania landscape, defined primarily by the steady, dark flow of Shamokin Creek. It lies 15.8 miles south-southwest of Bloomsburg, PA (from Bloomsburg, PA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west of Mount Carmel. This inland basin is carved into the solid geography of Bear Valley, where the terrain rises in rugged, terrestrial waves toward the distant Appalachian Mountains visible on the horizon. The light here often catches the slate-gray tones of the soil, reflecting a history of industry that has long defined the local topography. Residents often find quiet refuge within the verdant, managed spaces of Claude Kehler Community Park, which serves as a central anchor for the immediate environment. Only two miles distant, the waters of Number Four Reservoir provide a still, reflective counterpoint to the more restless movement of the nearby creek.

Shamokin carries the weight of a monumental industrial legacy, having once served as a primary engine for the nation’s coal-hungry furnaces. The local economy evolved through the extraction of anthracite, a pursuit that demanded immense physical labor and shaped the distinct, resilient character of the populace. Generations of families built their lives around the rhythmic demands of the mines, creating a culture marked by grit and a profound sense of communal solidarity. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely vanished, the architectural remnants of this era persist in the sturdy brickwork and narrow streets that define the built environment. Economic shifts have necessitated a gradual transition, yet the industrious spirit that fueled the town’s founding remains a subtle, guiding force in contemporary life.

Shamokin fosters a cultural identity that is intensely local, defined by the enduring traditions of its diverse immigrant roots and the stubborn pride of its inhabitants. Landmarks like the historic courthouse square serve as the pulse of civic life, where the slow, deliberate pace of the day is punctuated by the exchange of news and the shared observation of seasonal change. Residents who have achieved national recognition, such as the accomplished author and journalist John O'Hara, often drew upon the stark, honest atmosphere of the region to inform their creative output. Community life frequently centers on the public gatherings held at Claude Kehler Community Park, which remains a vital space for both reflection and neighborhood connection. Those seeking further engagement with the rugged terrain often travel the six miles to the James Path, where the quiet solitude of the woods offers a stark contrast to the industrious echoes of the town.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stanley Coveleski Monument (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 041° NE
Spanish-American War Memoral (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 058° NE
Big Cannon (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 050° NE
Artisan Alley Fine Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 058° NE
Weiser State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 148° SE
Mulberry Street Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 232° SW
Northumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 129° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 229° SW
Coal Township Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 229° SW
Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 178° S
State Game Land 165 (State Resource Management Area) — 2.5 mi, 288° W
Downdraft (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 024° NE
Fandango (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 024° NE
Tumbling Timbers (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 024° NE
Gasoline Alley Antique Cars (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 024° NE
Pennsylvania Mining Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 024° NE
Knoebels History Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 024° NE
Knoebels Carousel Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 024° NE
Time Machine Theatre (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 024° NE
XD Theater (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 024° NE
St. Joseph's Fine Art Studio (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 086° E
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 094° E
Ashland Historical Society (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 092° E
Sgl 326 (State Recreation Area) — 13.4 mi, 101° E
Shikellamy State Park (State Park) — 13.6 mi, 298° NW
AMC CLASSIC Selinsgrove 12 (Cinema) — 15.5 mi, 279° W
Civil War Memorial (Public Artwork) — 15.7 mi, 020° N
Swatara State Park (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 168° S
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 20.2 mi, 179° S · 110k acres
Penns Creek Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 38.6 mi, 276° W

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