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Shillington Pennsylvania Map

Explore Shillington, 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 Shillington, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Shillington, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.30787
Longitude	-75.96549
Population	5,475
Density	2116.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	19607
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Reading
School District	Governor Mifflin School District

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About Shillington, Pennsylvania

Shillington is a locality in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,475. The population density is 2116.0 people per km². Shillington is located at 40.3079°N, 75.9655°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Shillington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 19607.

Shillington occupies a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Wyomissing Creek as it carves a path through the regional terrain. It lies 1.5 miles south of Wyomissing, PA (from Wyomissing, PA: bearing 181°T), and is situated 2.8 miles southwest of Reading. The land around Shillington shifts between quiet residential blocks and the verdant, protected expanses of the Slate Hill Open Space, which serves as a vital anchor for local flora and fauna. To the west, the topography dips toward the Poplar Neck valley, grounding the area in the classic, fertile geology of the region. On clear evenings, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains provides a sharp, dark line against the fading sky, reminding residents of the vast, varied scale of the state. The air here carries the crisp, seasonal shifts of an inland climate, far removed from the heavy humidity of the coast.

Shillington traces its origins to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this fertile valley. Local industry grew from these agrarian roots into a more diverse economy, marked by the steady labor of those who turned raw materials into the foundations of a growing community. The pulse of Shillington remains tethered to a history of craftsmanship and small-scale manufacturing that once defined the surrounding regional identity. Even as the economy evolves, the physical footprint of these past endeavors remains visible in the sturdy brickwork and grid-aligned streets of the older districts. Modern commerce now intermingles with these historical layers, ensuring that the local economy reflects both its heritage and its ongoing development.

Shillington fosters a cultural character built upon the shared traditions and quiet observances of its residents. The Wyomissing Creek Trail offers a place for reflection and movement, drawing people out into the landscape to witness the seasonal changes along the water’s edge. For recreation, the Shillington Swimming Pool serves as a focal point during the warmer months, providing a gathering place that feels deeply integrated into the rhythm of daily life. Among those who have walked these streets, the author John Updike remains the most prominent figure, having drawn significant inspiration from the specific textures and social nuances of the region in his celebrated body of work. Community events often center on these local landmarks, reinforcing a sense of continuity that defines the character of Shillington.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Slate Hill Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 008° N
Wyomissing Creek Trail (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 322° NW
Edelman Bench (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 345° N
Sherk Bench (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 316° NW
Berks County Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 161° S
Clymer Bench (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 332° NW
Brookline Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 060° NE
Sun Catcher (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 021° N
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 156° SE
Rock Outcrop (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 160° S
Neversink Mountain Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 067° NE
Neversink Mountain (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 074° E
Reading Science Center (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 049° NE
Mount Penn Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 071° E
Neversink Station (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 078° E
Stone Crusher (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 069° E
American Museum of Veterinary Medicine (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 103° E
Peace Rock (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 053° NE
Freedman Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 038° NE
Wachovia Theatre (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 038° NE
Sgl 280 (State Recreation Area) — 6.0 mi, 328° NW
Berks Nature - Ephraim Malickson Wildlife Sanctuary (Tekene 2) (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 132° SE
Texter Mountain Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.7 mi, 271° W
French Creek State Park (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 137° SE
Graffitti Tree (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 122° SE
Bradys Village Art Gallery (Gallery) — 11.3 mi, 158° S
Wishing Well (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 310° NW
Ray Buss Stadium (Stadium) — 12.9 mi, 035° NE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 18.7 mi, 355° N · 110k acres
Marsh Creek State Park (State Park) — 19.4 mi, 144° SE

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