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Shippensburg Pennsylvania Map

Explore Shippensburg, 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 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Map

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

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

Latitude	40.050645
Longitude	-77.520265
Population	5,478
Density	1042.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	17257
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Carlisle
School District	Shippensburg Area School District

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About Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg is a locality in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,478. The population density is 1042.9 people per km². Shippensburg is located at 40.0506°N, 77.5203°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Shippensburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 17257.

Shippensburg maintains a quiet presence upon the broad, fertile expanse of the Cumberland Valley, where the land stretches wide toward the distant blue haze of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 10.8 miles northeast of Chambersburg, PA (from Chambersburg, PA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Fayetteville. Middle Spring Creek traces a path near the center of the landscape, its waters reflecting the soft, shifting light that settles over the fields at dusk. The geography is defined by a deep, inland stillness, far from any salt air, characterized instead by the limestone earth and the nearby depths of the Cleversburg Sink. Residents often find their way to the Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail, which offers a level, reclaimed path through the heart of the region. On warmer days, the quiet surface of the Chambersburg Reservoir provides a reprieve, while the broader horizons are framed by the dense, shadowed canopy of the Michaux State Forest.

Shippensburg emerged from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this productive valley floor. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian origins to support a diverse mix of manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations that capitalize on the intersection of inland transit routes. Historical structures of brick and stone remain standing as silent witnesses to the generations who built the infrastructure that still sustains the regional workforce today. Education serves as a primary pillar of the modern economy, grounding the daily rhythm of the streets in the persistent energy of a university setting. Even as industry shifts, the town retains a grounded character, reflecting the industrious spirit of those who first cleared the woods to establish a permanent foothold.

Shippensburg carries a cultural identity shaped by the interplay between a public university and the lingering traditions of a long-established agricultural hub. The Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail serves as a common ground for residents, drawing joggers and families who seek the open air along the former rail corridor. Notable landmarks include the campus grounds, where the architecture mirrors the changing seasons, and the quiet, tree-lined streets that host annual community gatherings. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of figures such as the late, prominent artist and educator William A. "Bill" Gladstone has left a mark on the preservation of local heritage. The atmosphere on a clear evening, when the light turns a sharp, pale gold across the cornfields, reveals the enduring, unadorned beauty of this inland space.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 330° NW
Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 337° NW
Shippensburg Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 293° NW
Dykeman Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 159° S
Shippensburg University Coordinates (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 353° N
Votive 8 (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 353° N
Huber Art Center (Arts Centre) — 0.6 mi, 351° N
Shippensburg Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 239° SW
New Enterprise Acquisition (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 170° S
Michaux State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.9 mi, 154° SE
State Game Land 169 (State Resource Management Area) — 6.8 mi, 005° N
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 6.9 mi, 121° SE · 110k acres
Buzzard's Rocks (Viewpoint) — 7.3 mi, 097° E
Caledonia State Park (State Park) — 8.9 mi, 166° S
Camp Michaux (Historic Castle / Fort) — 9.6 mi, 096° E
Caledonia Furnace (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 167° S
Voila! Children's Art & Creativity Center (Arts Centre) — 10.9 mi, 223° SW
Capitol Theatre (Theatre) — 11.0 mi, 223° SW
Jackattack Monument (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 078° E
Carbaugh Run Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.3 mi, 163° S
Kings Gap State Park (State Park) — 11.4 mi, 081° E
Brickyard (Historic Ruins) — 11.6 mi, 097° E
Henrys Tannery (Historic Ruins) — 15.9 mi, 011° N
The Trout Gallery (Gallery) — 20.1 mi, 059° NE
The Garden Gallery (Gallery) — 20.4 mi, 059° NE
Cave Hill Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 21.1 mi, 056° NE
Ticket to the Past - Unforgettable Journeys (Museum) — 21.5 mi, 134° SE
The Jennifer and David LeVan Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 21.5 mi, 135° SE
Gettysburg Museum of History (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 135° SE
John Eisenhower Bridge (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 142° SE

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